[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35815-35816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17366]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Dkt. C-3733]


1554 Corporation, et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and 
Affirmative Corrective Actions

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Consent Order.

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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting 
unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of 
competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, the 
California company, doing business as The Mellinger Company, and its 
president from making any unsubstantiated success, profitability, 
performance, benefits, efficacy or success rate claims with regard to a 
business opportunity product or service. The consent order also 
prohibits the respondents from using testimonials or endorsements that 
make deceptive or unsubstantiated representations.

DATES: Complaints and Order issued April 14, 1997.\1\

    \1\ Copies of the Compliant and the Decision and Order are 
available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th 
Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Dingfelder, FTC/S-4302, 
Washington, D.C. 20580. (202) 326-3017.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, February 5, 1997, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 62 FR 5412, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of 1554 Corporation, et al., for 
the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties were given 
sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections 
regarding the proposed form of the order.
    No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the 
issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, 
made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order to cease and 
desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition 
of this proceeding.


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(Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 
38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45)
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-17366 Filed 7-1-97; 8:45 am]
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