Consumer Alert

Soon you will be able to get your credit report free. A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The FCRA promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation's consumer reporting companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the FCRA with respect to consumer reporting companies.

Identity Protection is Up to You

Atlanta-based Choicepoint, a giant consumer information clearinghouse revealed that some of the massive amounts of personal data the company stores on virtually every American citizen was compromised. We found out about this because some 30,000 Californians received mail warning them that the personal information in question may have belonged to them. That was the tip of the iceberg.

Texan Barred from Selling Work-at-Home and Medical Billing Opportunities

Complaint Brought Through 2002's "Operation Dialing for Deception" Enforcement Sweep

Greeting Card Business Opportunities Fraudulently Marketed by Florida Companies

FTC Charges Companies Defrauded Consumers Out of Approximately $3 Million

Answering the Knock of a Business 'Opp' For Sale

It's not so hard to see why consumers would be drawn to ads for business opportunities that trumpet "be your own boss," "set your own hours," "work from home," and "earn money quickly." But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that business opportunity promotions like these often are scams that take consumers' money and fail to deliver on the promises.

Legal Document Preparation Franchisors Settle FTC Charges

Company Agrees to Pay Civil Penalties and Enroll in Training Program

FTC Seeks Comments on the Staff Report on the Franchise Rule

The Federal Trade Commission is announcing the availability of the Staff Report on the Trade Regulation Rule titled "Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures - (Franchise Rule)."

FTC, DOJ, U.S. Attorney Announce Indictment of Worldwide Coffee Franchisors

The Federal Trade Commission and United States Attorney Marcos Daniel Jimenez announced today the indictment of Jeffrey M. and Terri L. Salley on criminal contempt charges.

Florida-Based Company Settles FTC Charges

The Defendants Banned From Selling Greeting Card Business Opportunities

Court Holds Defendants and Employees Liable for Civil Contempt for Violating a 2001 Court Order

A U.S. district court judge has held Roy B. Goodman and his company, Ameritel Payphone Distributors, Inc., in civil contempt for violating the court's February 2001 permanent injunction.

Florida Man Banned for Three Years from Selling Business and Franchise For Sale Opportunities

Defendant Was Part of the "Project Busted Opportunity" Sweep

Phoney Location Service Provider Settles FTC Charges

Defendants Banned From Selling Business Opportunity Location Services

FTC Cracks Down on Bogus Business Opportunities

In an ongoing campaign to stamp out bogus business opportunities, the Federal Trade Commission has settled charges with four operations the agency charged with making deceptive earnings claims or failing to provide required disclosure documents to lure consumers to invest in businesses that provided little or no return on their investment.

Turnkey Vending Defendants to Pay $22,000 Civil Penalty As Part of FTC Settlement

Defendants Were Part of "Project Busted Opportunity" Sweep

Global Vending Defendants to Post Performance Bond as Part of FTC Settlement

Defendants were part of "Project Busted Opportunity" Sweep

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