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HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that could have significant implications for consumer rights and privacy, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has spearheaded an initiative urging the Federal Communications Commission …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Leads Coalition Urging FCC to Curb AI Usage in Telemarketing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced inflation-adjusted increases to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 provisions of law under its purview. This action …
FTC Announces Adjustments to Maximum Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set to take place virtually on Thursday, January 18, …
FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a claims process for consumers who had their Social Security numbers exposed in a significant data breach involving online merchandise …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of CafePress Data Breach Read More
WASHINGTON, D..C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given Fortnite gamers and their guardians a lifeline, extending the deadline to submit a claim for compensation following its 2023 settlement …
FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Gamers to Claim Compensation in Landmark Settlement with Epic Games Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an era where online reviews increasingly drive purchasing decisions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking steps to ensure the integrity of these influential testimonials. The …
FTC to Hold Hearing on Proposed Rule Banning Fake Reviews, Aiming to Safeguard Consumer Trust Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against data broker X-Mode Social and its successor, Outlogic, forbidding both entities from further …
FTC Clamps Down on Trafficking of Sensitive Location Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will be returning over $1.2 million to victims of a deceptive mortgage modification scheme orchestrated by Consumer Defense.
FTC to Refund $1.2 Million to Victims of Deceptive Mortgage Scheme Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a reminder of an informal hearing, set to take place virtually tomorrow, January 16, regarding proposed amendments to the Negative …
FTC to Hold Informal Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Negative Option Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just released its biennial report to Congress detailing the state of the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry. According to the …
FTC Report Reveals Soaring Numbers on National Do Not Call Registry Amid Persistent Robocall Nuisance Read More