MatrixWatch
March 17th, 2004, 02:49 AM
Here is a public service announcement that has been up on the web for about a year now.
From: http://ourworld.cs.com/websitesbycc2001/id95.htm?f=fs
Scam Relief
Public Service Message...
Avoid the rubble of a fallen pyramid. ComputerConsultations.com and the Federal Trade Commission (and MatrixWatch.org, of course) caution consumers about the promise of easy money through a downline, matrix, or binary pyramid plan. Don't bank on the promise that someone else will pay you.
For more information, visit the FTC at www.ftc.gov.
We Have Listed A Few MLM Rulings To Let You Know What Is Going On Behind The Scenes..
For Release: March 27, 2001
Bigsmart Pyramid Promoters Settle FTC Charges
$5 Million for Consumer Redress
For Release: March 26, 2001
FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule Marks Fifth Anniversary;
Total of More than $152 Million in Consumer Redress Ordered
For Release: March 20, 2001
FTC Continues to "Stamp Out" Job Fraud
For Release: March 13, 2001
Website Crammers Settle FTC Charges
Consumers Will Be Offered Refunds for Web Sites They Didn't Order
For Release: March 9, 2001
FTC Files Suit Against Bogus California Medical Billing Opportunity Telemarketer
For Your Information: March 6, 2001
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions: Amended complaint: Verity International Ltd., et al.
The FTC brought this complaint contending that Verity International was involved in illegally billing consumers in connection with the provision of adult "videotext" services.
For Release: April 26, 2001
FTC Supports Legislation to Limit Junk E-Mail
Proliferation of Deceptive E-Mail Poses Threat to Consumer Confidence Agency Says
For Release: April 26, 2001
Three Advance Fee Credit Card Defendants Settle FTC Charges
Settlement Includes Ban From Selling Any Credit-Related Goods or Services
For Release: April 19, 2001
FTC Announces Settlements with Web Sites That Collected Children's Personal Data Without Parental Permission
Three Web Operators Agree to Pay Civil Penalties to Settle Violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
For Release: April 18, 2001
As Part of "Operation Detect Pretext" FTC Sues to Halt "Pretexting"
Using False Pretenses to Steal Consumers' Personal Financial Information Violates The Law
For Release: April 16, 2001
Appeals Court Upholds FTC Order;
Trans Union Must Stop Illegal Sales of Consumer Reports to Target Marketers
For Release: April 12, 2001
California Telemarketers Barred for Seven Years from Selling Work-at-home Business Opportunities, as Part of Settlement with the FTC
Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
For Release: May 15, 2001
Juno Online Services Settles FTC Charges Over Internet Service Advertisements Agrees To Change Advertising Practices and Reimburse Customers
For Release: May 15, 2001
Gateway Settles FTC Charges over Free Internet Service Claims Agrees To Change Advertising Practices and Reimburse Customers
For Your Information: May 3, 2001
FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers of Ultrasonic Pest-control Devices
For Your Information: May 2, 2001
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following action:Court Approves Record Financial Settlement To Settle Charges of Price-fixing in Generic Drug Market. Purchasers of Lorazepam and/or Clorazepate during the January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999 time period are members of the Settlement Group and may submit a claim for reimbursement. Information on this process is available by calling 800-899-5806 or visiting www.agsettlement.com on the Web.
For Release: June 14, 2001
"Operation Cure. All" Wages New Battle in Ongoing War Against Internet Health Fraud FTC, FDA and other law enforcement agencies move to stop Internet scams for supplements and other products that purport to cure cancer, HIV/AIDS and countless other life-threatening diseases. FTC also warns of risks associated with some supplements, including drug interactions.
For Release: June 12, 2001
Two Florida Display Rack Franchisors Settle FTC Charges; Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
For Release: June 12, 2001
FTC Seeks Civil Contempt Liability for Defendants' Violations of Court Order in which a federal district court found that the defendants had illegally sold credit repair services.
For Release: June 8, 2001
Colorado Vending Machine Franchisor Pays Civil Penalty To Settle FTC Charges Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
FOR RELEASE: MARCH 3, 1997
APPLE COMPUTER TO OFFER TO PAY CONSUMERS
TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES OVER FALSE ADVERTISING CLAIMS
"Copies of the documents mentioned here are available from the FTC's Website at http://www.ftc.gov. You may also write the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them.
To file a complaint, or to get free information on any of 150 consumer topics, call toll-free,1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), or use the online complaint form (see below links). The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies worldwide."
From: http://ourworld.cs.com/websitesbycc2001/id95.htm?f=fs
Scam Relief
Public Service Message...
Avoid the rubble of a fallen pyramid. ComputerConsultations.com and the Federal Trade Commission (and MatrixWatch.org, of course) caution consumers about the promise of easy money through a downline, matrix, or binary pyramid plan. Don't bank on the promise that someone else will pay you.
For more information, visit the FTC at www.ftc.gov.
We Have Listed A Few MLM Rulings To Let You Know What Is Going On Behind The Scenes..
For Release: March 27, 2001
Bigsmart Pyramid Promoters Settle FTC Charges
$5 Million for Consumer Redress
For Release: March 26, 2001
FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule Marks Fifth Anniversary;
Total of More than $152 Million in Consumer Redress Ordered
For Release: March 20, 2001
FTC Continues to "Stamp Out" Job Fraud
For Release: March 13, 2001
Website Crammers Settle FTC Charges
Consumers Will Be Offered Refunds for Web Sites They Didn't Order
For Release: March 9, 2001
FTC Files Suit Against Bogus California Medical Billing Opportunity Telemarketer
For Your Information: March 6, 2001
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions: Amended complaint: Verity International Ltd., et al.
The FTC brought this complaint contending that Verity International was involved in illegally billing consumers in connection with the provision of adult "videotext" services.
For Release: April 26, 2001
FTC Supports Legislation to Limit Junk E-Mail
Proliferation of Deceptive E-Mail Poses Threat to Consumer Confidence Agency Says
For Release: April 26, 2001
Three Advance Fee Credit Card Defendants Settle FTC Charges
Settlement Includes Ban From Selling Any Credit-Related Goods or Services
For Release: April 19, 2001
FTC Announces Settlements with Web Sites That Collected Children's Personal Data Without Parental Permission
Three Web Operators Agree to Pay Civil Penalties to Settle Violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
For Release: April 18, 2001
As Part of "Operation Detect Pretext" FTC Sues to Halt "Pretexting"
Using False Pretenses to Steal Consumers' Personal Financial Information Violates The Law
For Release: April 16, 2001
Appeals Court Upholds FTC Order;
Trans Union Must Stop Illegal Sales of Consumer Reports to Target Marketers
For Release: April 12, 2001
California Telemarketers Barred for Seven Years from Selling Work-at-home Business Opportunities, as Part of Settlement with the FTC
Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
For Release: May 15, 2001
Juno Online Services Settles FTC Charges Over Internet Service Advertisements Agrees To Change Advertising Practices and Reimburse Customers
For Release: May 15, 2001
Gateway Settles FTC Charges over Free Internet Service Claims Agrees To Change Advertising Practices and Reimburse Customers
For Your Information: May 3, 2001
FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers of Ultrasonic Pest-control Devices
For Your Information: May 2, 2001
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following action:Court Approves Record Financial Settlement To Settle Charges of Price-fixing in Generic Drug Market. Purchasers of Lorazepam and/or Clorazepate during the January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999 time period are members of the Settlement Group and may submit a claim for reimbursement. Information on this process is available by calling 800-899-5806 or visiting www.agsettlement.com on the Web.
For Release: June 14, 2001
"Operation Cure. All" Wages New Battle in Ongoing War Against Internet Health Fraud FTC, FDA and other law enforcement agencies move to stop Internet scams for supplements and other products that purport to cure cancer, HIV/AIDS and countless other life-threatening diseases. FTC also warns of risks associated with some supplements, including drug interactions.
For Release: June 12, 2001
Two Florida Display Rack Franchisors Settle FTC Charges; Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
For Release: June 12, 2001
FTC Seeks Civil Contempt Liability for Defendants' Violations of Court Order in which a federal district court found that the defendants had illegally sold credit repair services.
For Release: June 8, 2001
Colorado Vending Machine Franchisor Pays Civil Penalty To Settle FTC Charges Defendants Were Part of FTC's "Project Biz-illion$" Sweep
FOR RELEASE: MARCH 3, 1997
APPLE COMPUTER TO OFFER TO PAY CONSUMERS
TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES OVER FALSE ADVERTISING CLAIMS
"Copies of the documents mentioned here are available from the FTC's Website at http://www.ftc.gov. You may also write the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them.
To file a complaint, or to get free information on any of 150 consumer topics, call toll-free,1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), or use the online complaint form (see below links). The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies worldwide."