38.  U.S. Consumer Protection Agency, Civil No. 5:98cv00160 (N.D. Fla. filed June 8, 1998)

Defendant: Robert M. Oliver, d/b/a U.S. Consumer Protection Agency and Consumer Protection Agency of Bay County

Type:  False Government Agency & Franchise Rule

Defendant allegedly violated Section 5 of the FTC Act by falsely representing earnings to individuals interested in owning and operating a local consumer protection agency franchise.  Defendants also allegedly violated the law by claiming their franchise was a government agency, and by failing to make disclosures required by the Franchise Rule.

In a stipulated final judgment signed on November 25, 1998 by the Court, Robert Oliver was permanently enjoined from violating the FTC Act in connection with the offering, promotion, and sale of franchises and in connection with the sale of "consumer protection" services. The order also permanently enjoins Oliver from violating the Franchise Rule.