The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued a report to address mobile “cramming,” the unlawful practice of placing unauthorized third-party charges on mobile telephone bills. Background of Mobile Cramming As technology has developed and the use of mobile telephones is rampant, consumers are now able to pay for goods and services using their mobile phones. […]
FTC Issues Recommendations to Thwart Mobile Cramming Read More »
As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a temporary restraining order against six (6) companies and their respective principals, effectively halting an alleged mobile phone cramming scheme. “Cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a consumer’s telephone bill. In
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On July 1, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) commenced an action against T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile”) for unlawfully “cramming” third-party content provider charges on consumer telephone bills. In a press release issued by the FTC on Tuesday, the FTC noted that the filing of this lawsuit is consistent with its ongoing “significant efforts to
Content Providers Beware: Federal Trade Commission Sues T-Mobile for “Cramming” Read More »
As a result of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, another group of mobile marketing companies has settled a lawsuit brought against them, and their principal individually, by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC complaint alleged that Tatto, Inc.; Shaboom Media, LLC; Bune, LLC; Mobile Media Products, LLC; Chairman Ventures, LLC; Galactic Media,
Mobile Marketing Companies Settle FTC Mobile Cramming Lawsuit for $150 Million Read More »
As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against several mobile marketing companies, including Tatto, Inc. and its principals, in a California federal court, alleging mobile telephone bill “cramming” in violation of the FTC Act and other applicable laws. “Cramming” is the act of placing
FTC Brings New Lawsuit against 10 Companies and Individuals Charged with Mobile Cramming Read More »
As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought suit against Wise Media, LLC, and its officers individually, alleging mobile telephone bill “cramming” in violation of the FTC Act and other applicable laws. For those that are unfamiliar with the term, “cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on
Mobile Marketing Company Settles Cramming Allegations for $10+ Million Read More »
On November 6, 2013, the Attorney General for the State of Texas filed a lawsuit in Texas state court against five mobile content providers and an aggregator, alleging mobile telephone “cramming” by the defendants. The action is yet another example of state and federal regulatory agencies pushing to rein in the advertising practices of mobile
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As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought suit against Jesta Digital, LLC, better known as Jamster, alleging mobile telephone bill “cramming” in violation of the FTC Act and other applicable laws. “Cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a consumer’s telephone bill – in the
Jamster Settles FTC Cramming Lawsuit for More than $1 Million Read More »
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