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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is distributing a second round of payments, totaling over $857,000, to victims who suffered from the junk fees and discriminatory practices …
FTC Issues Second Round of Refunds Totaling $857K to Victims of Napleton Automotive Group’s Unlawful Practices Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently launched the Voice Cloning Challenge, aimed at fostering the development of ideas to shield consumers from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled …
FTC Launches Voice Cloning Challenge to Protect Consumers from AI Misuse Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted its annual summary of consumer protection activities in the debt collection sector to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB will use …
FTC Provides CFPB with Annual Summary of Debt Collection Activities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle A. Henry this week announced a settlement agreement with central Pennsylvania-based Inch & Company Property Management, LLC. The settlement addresses alleged violations of the Federal …
Pennsylvania Property Management Firm Settles Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it recently reached settlement agreements with the last four defendants and their associated companies involved in a mobile cramming scheme. The FTC alleges that …
FTC Secures Settlement with Four Defendants in $100 Million Mobile Cramming Scheme Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and online health influencers over inadequate disclosures in their social media posts promoting …
FTC Warns Health Influencers and Trade Associations over Misleading Endorsements Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced a lawsuit against Delaware County-based used vehicle dealer, Real McKoy Auto Sales, LLC, and its owner, Ervin McKoy. The suit alleges …
Delaware County Car Dealer Faces Lawsuit by AG Henry for Consumer Law Violations Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc., a Butler County-based landlord, over alleged unlawful leasing and debt collection practices. The company …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues A.R. Building Company Over Alleged Unlawful Leasing, Debt Collection Practices Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that would require non-banking institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency.
New FTC Amendment: Non-Banking Financial Institutions Now Required to Report Data Breaches Impacting 500+ Users Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced it sued to stop four related defendants from deceptively marketing their 1 Virus Buster Invisible Mask (Invisible Mask) that purportedly creates a three-foot barrier of …
FTC Cracks Down on ‘Invisible Mask’ Scam: False COVID-19 Protection Claims Lead to Legal Action Read More