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AT&T to pay $105 million to settle charges it 'crammed' phone bills
2014-10-08 22:01:24| Telecom - Topix.net
Telecommunications giant AT&T Inc. has agreed to pay $105-million to settle allegations that it put unauthorized charges on customers' cell phone bills, a practice known as cramming, the Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday. The settlement comes after years of complaints from consumers about being charged for services, for example daily horoscopes or trivia, that they never requested.
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The feds are fining AT&T $105 million for loading wireless bills with bogus charges
2014-10-08 19:58:25| Wireless - Topix.net
For the second time this year, federal regulators are targeting a major wireless network over allegations that it added bogus third-party charges to consumers' cellular bills. On Wednesday, officials slapped AT&T with a $105 million fine to settle accusations that it charged consumers extra for spammy services they didn't ask for, such as monthly ringtone subscriptions and horoscope text messages.
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AT&T to pay USD 80 mln to settle FTC mobile cramming charges
2014-10-08 19:33:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) As part of a USD 105 million settlement with federal and state law enforcement officials, AT&T Mobility will pay USD 80 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide refunds to consumers the company unlawfully billed for unauthorised third-party charges, a practice referred to as mobile cramming. The refunds are part of a multi-agency settlement that also includes USD 20 million in penalties and fees paid to 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a USD 5 million penalty to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Used luxury car dealer settles with state on charges of deceptive sales practices
2014-10-07 21:00:19| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
SPRINGFIELD - 21st Century Auto Group, Inc., a Springfield-based motor vehicle dealership accused of violating the state's Consumer Fraud Act and motor vehicle regulations, will pay $130,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against it by the Division of Consumer Affairs, the agency reported today. The dealership also will hire a compliance monitor at its own expense to ensure that its business practices comply with consumer protection laws and regulations concerning advertising practices, auto sales, and used-car lemon law practices.
Levi Strauss Q3 profit hit by charges
2014-10-07 14:43:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Levi Strauss & Co recorded a double-digit reduction in third quarter profit, thanks to the impact of charges linked to the company's productivity initiative.
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