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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its legal action against online cash advance firm Dave Inc., referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The …
DOJ Files Amended Complaint Against Dave Inc. and CEO Over Deceptive Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced the distribution of $158,924 in restitution payments to 1,309 Pennsylvania residents following a settlement with California-based online lending platform, SoLo …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Wins Justice for 1,300 Borrowers—Massive Restitution Issued After Loan Scam! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown have jointly filed a lawsuit against Lindsay Automotive Group, accusing the company of deceptive and overcharging …
Car Buyers Cheated? FTC and Maryland AG Expose Shocking Scams at Lindsay Automotive Group! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major shift is galloping toward the horseracing industry as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially approved a key modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s …
FTC Greenlights Key Rule Change, Paving the Way for Transformations in Horseracing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC, to implement stringent data security …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Marriott and Starwood Over Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, a company accused of facilitating the creation of false and deceptive online reviews. The settlement addresses …
FTC Settles with Rytr Over Allegations of Fake Review Generators Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just pulled the rug out from under deceptive pricing schemes with the launch last week of its groundbreaking Junk Fees Rule. Targeting shady …
FTC Declares War on Junk Fees with Bold New Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report highlights a dramatic rise in online job scams, particularly so-called task scams, which have seen explosive growth since 2020. These scams …
FTC Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Online Task Scams Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 21 companies involved in marketing or generating sales leads for healthcare plans, emphasizing compliance with regulations designed to …
FTC Warns Healthcare Marketers Over Potentially Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $540,000 in refunds to 1,625 individuals targeted by unlawful debt collection practices. Each affected consumer is …
FTC Issues Refunds to Victims of Abusive Debt Collection Practices Read More