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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE), Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller, the CEO of GCE and president of GCU. …
Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon Education for Deceptive Practices Read More
A federal court has temporarily halted a multimillion-dollar business venture scam, known as “Blueprint to Wealth,” at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The scheme had been operating …
Federal Court Halts Multi-Million Dollar Business Opportunity Scheme Following FTC Request Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tightened regulations on telemarketing communications, responding to a coalition of Attorneys General led by Pennsylvania’s own Michelle Henry. The new rule amendment …
FCC Amends Rule on Telemarketing Communications to Curb Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual informal hearing to be held on January 16, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule. The hearing will feature …
FTC to Hold Virtual Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Negative Option Rule Read More A federal judge in Illinois recently ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in a case the FTC has been litigating since 2019 against a telemarketing company and its owners, finding …
Court Rules in FTC’s Favor in Case Against Telemarketing Company that Bombarded Job Seekers with Millions of Illegal, Unsolicited Calls Read More
The Federal Trade Commission has joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in signing a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between public authorities who are members of the Unsolicited Communications Enforcement Network (UCENet). …
FTC and FCC Unite to Fight Spam, Scams, and Illegal Telemarketing Across Borders Read More
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that fees for telemarketers accessing phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry will increase in FY 2024, which starts on October …
Boost in Telemarketer Fees Expected for Access to FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry in FY 2024 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — We’ve all been there, sitting down for dinner or trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home when our phone suddenly rings. We answer, only to hear a …
Who Gets the Most Spam Calls? Where Does Pennsylvania Rank? Read More
The Federal Trade Commission and more than 100 federal and state law enforcement partners nationwide, including the attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, recently announced …
Cracking Down on Illegal Telemarketing Calls: FTC and Law Enforcers Nationwide Take Action Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the FTC and law enforcement partners nationwide, this week announced a crackdown on illegal telemarketing. The initiative aims to combat unwanted …
Crackdown on Illegal Telemarketing: AGs and FTC Join Forces to Stop Unwanted Calls and Protect Consumers Read More