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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement requiring software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million over allegations that its AI-powered web accessibility tool, accessWidget, misrepresented …
FTC Reaches $1 Million Settlement with accessiBe Over Misleading Accessibility Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally approved a consent order against Sitejabber, an AI-based consumer review platform, addressing allegations of deceptive practices that misled both customers …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Sitejabber for Deceptive Practices Read More
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. — 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. — 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 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