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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court this past week ordered a key operator of a timeshare exit scheme to pay $140 million and permanently barred him from the industry after …
Timeshare Exit Operator Banned After $140M Fraud Ruling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have shut down an alleged student loan relief scheme accused of collecting millions of dollars from borrowers through deceptive promises of debt forgiveness.
FTC Halts Alleged Student Loan Relief Scam, $8.8M Taken Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have taken action against three companies accused of falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA,” securing settlements that include financial penalties and new restrictions …
FTC Cracks Down on ‘Made in USA’ Claims, Secures Settlements Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ticket buyers who were shown incomplete prices online may receive refunds after federal regulators ordered StubHub to pay $10 million and change how it displays ticket costs.
StubHub to Pay $10M Over Hidden Ticket Fees Complaint Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is requesting $426.71 million in funding and 1,183 staff positions for fiscal year 2027, outlining how it plans to carry out consumer protection …
FTC Seeks $426M Budget, Signals Enforcement Priorities Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new five-year strategic plan that will guide how the agency enforces consumer protection laws and promotes market competition through 2030.
FTC Sets Five-Year Strategy, Signals Enforcement Direction Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of OkCupid users may have had their personal data shared without consent, according to federal regulators who have taken legal action against the dating app and …
FTC Says OkCupid Shared User Data Without Consent Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators warned major payment companies they could face enforcement action if they improperly deny customers access to financial services, citing concerns about account restrictions tied to …
FTC Warns Payment Giants Over Account Access Concerns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A company accused of misleading entrepreneurs with false income promises will be banned from selling business opportunities under a federal settlement announced by the Federal Trade Commission.
FTC Settlement Bars Firm Over Alleged Business Scam Claims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are forming a new healthcare task force aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive practices and consumer harm across the medical industry.
FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force Amid Rising Costs Read More