Persons who receive unordered merchandise in the mail may have a private cause of action and may ask for a consent order from the FTC.

Consent Order

Under the Federal Trade Commission Act, an order under which a company agrees to stop a disputed practice without necessarily admitting that the practice violated the law.

Private Cause

A legal action initiated by an individual or entity for personal reasons or grievances.

Unordered Merchandise

Goods sent to a person without their request, where the recipient is generally not legally obligated to pay for or return the items.