Consumer Alert

America’s Shopping Network Defendants Banned From Selling Certain Work-At-Home Business Opp's

Defendants Named in FTC's "Operation Busted Opportunity" Sweep

FTC Announces Redress Fund for Purchasers of Bogus Investment Offer

The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has established a redress fund for eligible consumers who purchased "Media Units" - blocks of television commercials that promoted various products - from Affordable Media, LLC, doing business as Sterling Group Media and The Sterling Group, LLC.

Florida Company That Sold Cigar and Humidor Business Opportunities Settles FTC Charges

Defendants Were Part of "Project Busted Opportunity" Sweep

Alabama Defendants Settle FTC Charges of Selling Fraudulent Business Opportunities

Defendants Were Part of "Project Busted Opportunity" Sweep

Internet Auction Fraud Targeted by Law Enforcers

Thousands of Consumers Fleeced by Auction Scams

Defendants Permanently Barred From Selling Work-At-Home Opportunities

Court Order Also Requires Payment of $50,000 for Consumer Redress

FTC/DOJ Hearings on Health Care and Competition Law and Policy

Revisions to Schedule for May and June 2003 Sessions

FTC Workshop to Focus on Costs and Benefits Related To the Collection and Use of Consumer Informatio

Public Session Scheduled for June 18, 2003 in Washington, DC

FTC Publishes Agenda for Three-day Public Spam Workshop

The Federal Trade Commission has published an agenda and list of participants for a three-day "Spam Forum" it will host Wednesday, April 30 through Friday, May 2.

ValueVision Home Shopping Network to Pay $215,000 Civil Penalty

Agreement Settles Charges ValueVision Violated FTC Order to Substantiate Ad Claims

"Operation Protection Deception"...

...Defendants to Pay $131,000 for Alleged FTC Act and Telemarketing Sales Rule ViolationsStipulated Final Order Settling FTC Charges Also Contains Strong Injunctive Relief

Federal Trade Commission Initiatives for Fy 2004 to Focus on...

...Privacy, Fraud and Deception, Health Care, Energy, Technology and International CompetitionBudget Increase of $14.5 Million Requested

Pioneer First Defendants Settle FTC Charges

Defendants Were Part of "Operation No Credit" Sweep

FTC Releases Review of Its 2002 Activities

In a recently released report, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cites its activities related to prescription drugs, gasoline, "Do Not Call," deceptive lending, and e-commerce as the highlights of the critical consumer concerns addressed during 2002.

Rolls-Royce and Paccar Seek Exemption from FTC Franchise Rule

Rolls-Royce Corporation has asked the Federal Trade Commission to exempt the company's authorized maintenance centers for turboprop, turbofan, and industrial gas turbine engines from the disclosure requirements of the FTC's Franchise Rule.

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