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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against a Nevada-based student loan debt relief operation, alleging it defrauded consumers through false claims and illegal practices. A …
FTC Halts Fraudulent Student Loan Debt Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has commenced the distribution of refunds totaling over $72 million to consumers affected by deceptive practices employed by Epic …
FTC Begins $72 Million Refund Distribution to Fortnite Players Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing nearly $500,000 in payments to consumers harmed by deceptive financial practices employed by home security company Vivint Smart Homes, Inc. …
FTC Distributes Refunds to Victims of Vivint Smart Homes’ Credit Misuse Scandal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed over $114,000 in refunds to consumers who were misled by SuperGoodDeals.com’s false promises of “next day shipping” during the peak of …
FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Deceived by SuperGoodDeals’ False PPE Shipping Claims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement against Virginia-based data brokers Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for unlawfully collecting, selling, and using …
FTC Acts Against Gravy Analytics and Venntel Over Misuse of Sensitive Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that bars Georgia-based data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data and collecting consumer information without proper …
FTC Restricts Mobilewalla Over Alleged Misuse of Sensitive Consumer Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced enforcement action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. for allegedly making false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI-powered facial recognition software. The San …
FTC Takes Action Against IntelliVision Over Misleading AI Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring Los Angeles-based ecommerce marketplace GOAT to pay over $2 million in penalties for violating federal rules governing …
FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million for Shipping and Refund Violations Read More
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