Commission Actions

Federal Trade Commission staff meeting to gather and exchange information about the problem of “consumer identity fraud” -- the theft and misuse of consumers’ identifying information to establish...

In a record-setting financial settlement, a home-based computer business opportunity firm has agreed to pay $5 million in redress to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the firms ad claims...

A Jacksonville, Florida, man who allegedly bolstered his promises of easy credit for consumers by claiming that he had an “excellent record” with the “National Bureau of Consumer Affairs,” is out of...

Under an agreement the Federal Trade Commission has negotiated with Foodmaker, Inc., the San Diego-based restaurant chain owner will pay a $1.45 million civil penalty to settle charges that one of its...

The Federal Trade Commission’s Atlanta Regional Office today announced that it has formed a partnership with the Atlanta Public Schools System that will incorporate teacher training programs, parents’...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following action. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Commission action regarding applications for prior approval: Following a public...

Laura Ashley, Inc., an importer and retailer of children’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes, has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the...

The Federal Trade Commission has denied a request from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for a conditional exemption from the FTC’s Used Car Rule. The ARB had petitioned the Commission to...

Tanzara International, Inc., a New York-based importer of women's sportswear, has agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it put improper care labels on...

Hasbro, Inc. has agreed to pay a $280,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company has engaged in deceptive toy advertising in violation of a 1993 consent order. The...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Petitions to reopen and modify FTC orders: The FTC has received a petition from...