Company Claimed to Evaluate Made in USA Claims, but Instead Relied on Companies to Self Certify that Products Met Standard
A company that provides a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers by allowing companies to use the seal without either independently verifying that those companies’ products were made in the United States, or disclosing that the companies had certified themselves
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We just published our second annual financial literacy report to Congress
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created in the wake of the financial meltdown to stand up for consumers, make sure they’re treated fairly, and restore trust in the consumer financial marketplace
Defendants Behind Buffalo, New York-based Operation Used Lies and Threats to Pursue Fraudulent Debt Collection Strategy, FTC and New York Attorney General Allege
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission and the New York Attorney General’s Office, a U
In its ongoing efforts to eradicate robocallers like “Rachel From Cardholder Services,” the Federal Trade Commission announced the official rules for its second robocall challenge, Zapping Rachel
FTC Order Requires Firm to Be Able to Substantiate Environmental Claims
An Illinois-based firm that manufactures, markets, and sells plastic lumber is the latest to find itself in trouble with the Federal Trade Commission, after allegedly making deceptive claims in its advertising and marketing material that many of its products are made entirely of recycled plastic
According to computer security experts, economic cyber-crime continues to surge
Today, we held a field hearing on consumer complaints in El Paso, Texas
When it comes to dealing with financial issues, it’s easy to feel like you’re on your own
Montreal-Based Operations Targeted Small Businesses, Churches in U
