For Parody Release May 26, 2011.
The FTC today announced contempt actions against marketers and merchants who promoted and sold “Rapture” consulting, services and products via the internet.
Such services include, but do not exclude pet care, emails to those not caught up, T shirts, mugs, hats, and routine home maintenance.
Possibly included are special food packs, but only if they were sold for specific use on May 21, 2011 and not for any other illegal purpose.
No charges are anticipated that might affect donations to religious organizations based on false and deceptive claims.
The FTC urged processors to extend the chargeback period to October 22, 2011 in the event that services/products are provided after the next scheduled rapture date, now set for October 21, due to an unfortunate mathamatical error.