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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal proceedings against Dave, an online cash advance service, for allegedly engaging in deceptive marketing practices and imposing unauthorized charges on …
FTC Takes Action Against Cash Advance App Dave for Misleading Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a Georgia-based debt collection agency accused of deceiving consumers into paying over $7.6 million in …
FTC Cracks Down on Georgia Debt Collector for Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is disbursing over $17 million in refunds to consumers misled by Brigit, an online cash advance provider. The action follows the FTC’s …
FTC Orders $17 Million in Consumer Refunds Following Deceptive Practices by Online Lender Brigit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed more than $2.5 million to consumers misled by the credit services company Credit Karma. The decision follows an enforcement action …
FTC Distributes $2.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Misled by Credit Karma Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in coordination with the State of Wisconsin, has commenced the distribution of more than $1 million in refunds to consumers adversely impacted …
FTC Issues Refunds Over $1 Million to Consumers Affected by Rhinelander Auto’s Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has successfully halted the operations of a deceptive business opportunity scheme that allegedly extracted over $12 million from unsuspecting consumers. The scheme, …
FTC Cracks Down on Fraudulent Business Opportunity Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against the rideshare company Lyft, alleging deceptive practices related to earnings claims for its drivers. The FTC’s complaint, filed …
FTC Takes Action Against Lyft for Misleading Earnings Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its latest report to Congress, highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to safeguard older adults from fraud. The report, titled “Protecting …
FTC Unveils Stark Findings on Senior Fraud Losses, Steps Up Battle Against Scams Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched legal proceedings against Qargo Coffee and its founders, citing significant breaches of the Franchise Rule. The action highlights the FTC’s …
FTC Acts Against Qargo Coffee for Franchise Rule Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, has released a report highlighting the negative impact of private equity firm Centre Lane Partners …
Private Equity’s Role in Glass Factory Closure Sparks Senator’s Call for Federal Probe Read More