Originally Posted by WarChild

It's very possible that in an attempt to get to spammers, the FTC was able to get a court order granting them access to any records a sponsor, Topbucks in this case, might have about an affiliate the FTC is after. What choice would Topbucks have?

If the FTC equipped with the proper warrants wanted information from any US sponsor, or bank or whatever, you can be sure they'll be getting the information. This shouldn't be a shock to anyone.