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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed over $114,000 in refunds to consumers who were misled by SuperGoodDeals.com’s false promises of “next day shipping” during the peak of …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement against Virginia-based data brokers Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for unlawfully collecting, selling, and using …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that bars Georgia-based data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data and collecting consumer information without proper …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced enforcement action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. for allegedly making false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI-powered facial recognition software. The San …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring Los Angeles-based ecommerce marketplace GOAT to pay over $2 million in penalties for violating federal rules governing …
FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million for Shipping and Refund Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent approval of final amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), officially extending its coverage to include inbound telemarketing calls …
FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products communicate software update durations to consumers. According to the findings, …
FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the Massachusetts-based company made false and unsupported claims about the capabilities of its AI-powered Evolv …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the disbursement of nearly $1.9 million to thousands of consumers who were affected by fraudulent rental advertisements and misleading credit report …
FTC Distributes Nearly $1.9 Million to Consumers in Credit Bureau Center Deceptive Practices Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a detailed report summarizing the results of its inaugural undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep. The report highlights widespread compliance issues …
FTC Unveils Findings from First Undercover Sweep of Funeral Rule Compliance Read More