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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 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, a Texas-based developer and lender, accusing it of operating an illicit land sales …
CFPB and Justice Department Sue Texas Developer for Predatory Land Sales Scheme Targeting Hispanic Borrowers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced on Friday a settlement with RMC Direct Mail Services, LLC, a Florida-based marketing company. The company had allegedly been sending deceptive …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with Florida Marketing Firm Over Deceptive Mailers 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
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, recently released a report titled “Shrinkflation: How Corporations Are Shrinking …
‘Shrinkflation’ Report by Senator Casey Sparks Skepticism 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
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, collectively known as “Bel Air,” which operates under the …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Split Rock Resort Owners Over Deceptive Practices Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, West Chester Police responded to a distress call from the 100 block of W. Union St., West Chester Borough. A 20-year-old …
UK Contractors Arrested in West Chester for Alleged Sexual Assault and Deceptive Business Practices Read More