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HARRISBURG, PA — More than 250 Pennsylvania residents are set to receive a total of over $800,000 in restitution following a consent decree addressing unlawful “rent to own” agreements orchestrated …
Scammed Pennsylvanians Get $800K Payout Over Shocking ‘Rent to Own’ Housing Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent approval of final amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), officially extending its coverage to include inbound telemarketing calls …
FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products communicate software update durations to consumers. According to the findings, …
FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the Massachusetts-based company made false and unsupported claims about the capabilities of its AI-powered Evolv …
FTC Targets Evolv Technologies Over Alleged False Claims About AI Security Scanners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the disbursement of nearly $1.9 million to thousands of consumers who were affected by fraudulent rental advertisements and misleading credit report …
FTC Distributes Nearly $1.9 Million to Consumers in Credit Bureau Center Deceptive Practices Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a detailed report summarizing the results of its inaugural undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep. The report highlights widespread compliance issues …
FTC Unveils Findings from First Undercover Sweep of Funeral Rule Compliance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently began issuing refunds totaling more than $140,000 to consumers who purchased products deceptively marketed as “Made in USA” by Chaucer Accessories, Bates …
FTC Sends Refunds After Action Against Companies for False Made in USA Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has ruled that Harris Jewelry must reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, primarily active duty servicemembers, to resubmit claims for refunds. This decision …
ICYMI: Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Reopen Claims Process for Refunds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – Liberty Doulas, a Philadelphia-area business offering childbirth and postpartum care services, is facing a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Michelle Henry over allegations of fraud and misrepresentation. …
Philadelphia Doula Business Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud—$55K Collected, No Services Delivered Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro authorized a series of legislative measures into law on Monday, signing seven bills that address a range of significant topics, from memorializing fallen heroes to …
Governor Shapiro Tackles Big Issues with Seven New Laws—From Honoring Heroes to Protecting Motorcyclists Read More