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WASHINGTON, D.C. — American consumers have now, for the first time, reported losing over $10 billion to various forms of fraud in a single year, according to new data released …
FTC Data Reveals: Shocking $10 Billion Lost to Fraud in 2023 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is refunding more than $610,000 to consumers who fell victim to a tech support scam facilitated by payment processing company Nexway.
FTC Refunds Over $610,000 to Victims of Tech Support Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of alleged scammers have been permanently banned from the debt relief industry and ordered to surrender their assets as part of a settlement with the …
Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers Banned, Ordered to Relinquish Assets in FTC Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently applauded the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for its draft framework to guide the federal government’s use of “march-in” …
FTC Backs Federal ‘March-In’ Rights to Curb High Drug Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a victory for consumers across the nation, a notorious foreclosure relief scam operation has been hit with a hefty $12 million in consumer redress and penalties. …
Justice Served: Foreclosure Relief Scam Operation Slapped with $12 Million Penalty Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is co-leading a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General. The goal? To support the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Trade Regulation Rule on …
AG Henry Leads Charge Against ‘Junk Fees,’ But is it Enough? Read More
Blackbaud settlement with FTC mandates data deletion and comprehensive security measures to safeguard consumers. Learn more about the charges and the massive data breach.
Federal Trade Commission Holds Blackbaud Inc. Accountable for Security Lapses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon recently halted its planned acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, a deal valued at $1.4 billion. This would have ranked among Amazon’s largest acquisitions, but the companies …
Amazon’s $1.4B iRobot Acquisition Falls Through: A Major Shift for Tech Giants and Competition Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking one of the most significant crackdowns …
Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to protect American consumers from the nuisance of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up its enforcement of telemarketing laws over …
FTC Intensifies Battle Against Overseas Robocalls, Making Strides with Project PoNE Read More