I was wondering when they were going to get around to doing this. Their biggest challenge was probably deciding which of the hundreds of "eligible" parties to prosecute!
Ironically, the Google ads on this page will probably show you more by the keywords it picks out...
From the US Federal Trade Commission web site:
FTC Sues Promoters of Bogus Fuel Efficiency Device
Ads Appeared in Major Magazines Promising to Turn Any Car Into a Hybrid
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has temporarily halted the deceptive advertising campaign and frozen the assets of an operation claiming its device can boost automobile gas mileage by at least 50 percent and “turn any vehicle into a hybrid.” The Commission is seeking a permanent ban on the ads and a further order providing reimbursement to customers who purchased the device.
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Oh happy day!
Get the full details here:
FTC Sues Promoters of Bogus Fuel Efficiency Device