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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, XCast Labs, Inc., recently agreed to settle charges levied by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it facilitated hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls …
XCast Labs to Settle FTC Charges Over Illegal Robocalls, Impacting VoIP Providers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant victory for dozens of students left in the lurch by the sudden closure of Pittsburgh Career Institute (PCI), Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on …
Attorney General Wipes Out $218K in Student Debt After Pittsburgh Career Institute Closure Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE), Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller, the CEO of GCE and president of GCU. …
Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon Education for Deceptive Practices Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is extending the public comment period on a proposed rule aimed at banning “junk fees,” an industry term for hidden and deceptive charges that can …
FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ Read More
A federal court has temporarily halted a multimillion-dollar business venture scam, known as “Blueprint to Wealth,” at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The scheme had been operating …
Federal Court Halts Multi-Million Dollar Business Opportunity Scheme Following FTC Request Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Tech giant Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement over anticompetitive practices in its Google Play Store, announced Attorney General Michelle Henry. The settlement includes 52 other …
Google to Pay $700 Million in Antitrust Settlement, Pennsylvania to Receive $20.58 Million Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized a new rule aimed at combating two widespread illegal tactics consumers face when purchasing a vehicle: bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. …
FTC Finalizes New Rule to Combat Auto Retail Scams, Aims to Save Consumers $3.4 Billion Annually Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced recently proposed orders against the operators of a scheme known as “The Sales Mentor,” which reportedly made millions by falsely promising consumers significant earnings …
FTC Obtains Proposed Orders Against ‘The Sales Mentor’ Scheme, Defendants to Pay $1 Million for Consumer Refunds Read More The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC, also known as Old Southern Brass, and its owner, Austin Oliver. The company is accused of falsely claiming …
FTC Takes Action Against EXOTOUSA for False Advertising Claims Read More The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the initiation of a claims process for consumers who were negatively impacted by Credit Karma’s misleading credit card pre-approval practices. According to the …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Consumers Affected by Credit Karma’s Misleading “Pre-Approved” Offers Read More