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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to uphold consumer protection standards, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a complaint against Care.com, accusing the prominent gig platform of misleading …
Uncovering Care.com’s Secret: FTC’s $8.5 Million Blow to Deceptive Practices! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, has released a report titled “A Steady …
Senator Casey’s Streamflation Report: Genuine Concern or Election-Year Strategy? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed more than $12 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Zurixx, LLC, a company that falsely promised significant …
FTC Issues $12 Million in Refunds to Victims of Real Estate Investment Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Career Step, LLC, an online career-training company, has been mandated to pay $43.5 million in debt cancellation and cash settlements to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising practices …
Online Career Training Firm Ordered to Pay $43.5 Million in Settlement for Deceptive Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, over deceptive private ticketing practices in State College. The …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with State College Towing Company Over Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — California-based tech company, NGL Labs, LLC, and its co-founders, Raj Vir and Joao Figueiredo, have landed in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission and the Los …
Anonymous App Banned for Endangering Minors: FTC and LA District Attorney Takes Action Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging car dealers and sellers to stay vigilant against a surge in phishing and smishing scams that could disrupt their business …
IRS Warns Car Dealers of Rising Phishing and Smishing Scams Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled out updated recommendations aimed at assisting the medical industry in voluntarily addressing misinformation about their approved medical products. …
FDA Updates Guidelines to Help Combat Medical Misinformation Online Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As summer temperatures climb, so do utility bills, creating fertile ground for scammers targeting older adults. AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning about an increase in utility …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Rising Utility Scams Amid Summer Heat Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that bans software provider Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. This decision …
FTC Bans Avast from Selling User Browsing Data, Orders $16.5 Million Payment Read More