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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. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just pulled the rug out from under deceptive pricing schemes with the launch last week of its groundbreaking Junk Fees Rule. Targeting shady …
FTC Declares War on Junk Fees with Bold New Rule Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, alleging widespread violations of the Robinson-Patman Act. The complaint accuses the nation’s …
FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s Over Alleged Price Discrimination Against Small Retailers 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
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 taken action against Guardian Service Industries, Inc., a New York- and New Jersey-based building services contractor, over the company’s use of no-hire …
FTC Orders Guardian Service Industries to End Unlawful No-Hire Agreements Read More