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The FTC recently announced that it has temporarily shut down a credit card debt relief scheme operated by Sean Austin, John Steven Huffman, and John Preston Thompson and their affiliated …
FTC Shuts Down Credit Card Relief Scheme Read More
Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week announced a $1 million multistate settlement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., that will require CarMax to disclose open recalls related to the safety of its …
CarMax Settles with Attorneys General for $1 Million Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week announced a settlement with online food delivery marketplace, Grubhub. The Office of Attorney General’s investigation and subsequent settlement was focused on the …
Grubhub to Provide New In-App Transparency Disclosures on its Prices Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his Office this week reached a settlement with The Barn at Forestville, a Bucks County wedding and event venue, and its managing …
AG Shapiro Announces Settlement with Bucks County Wedding Venue Operating Without Permit Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is taking action against DK Automation and its owners, Kevin David Hulse and David Shawn Arnett for using unfounded claims of big returns to …
The FTC Is Taking Action Against DK Automation for Phony Amazon and Crypto Moneymaking Schemes Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a circular to affirm that neither consumer reporting companies nor information furnishers can skirt dispute investigation requirements. The circular outlines how federal …
Federal Government Issues Guidance to Address Shoddy Investigation Practices by Consumer Reporting Companies Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office filed a lawsuit this week against New York-based Fluent, Inc. – a company that connects advertisers to potential new customers …
Hundreds of Thousands of Unwanted Robocalls Placed to Pennsylvania Consumers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced a verdict was reached Monday against junkyard and auto repair shop Progress Auto Salvage, Inc., and owner and operator Emeka K. Oguejiofor, …
Verdict Announced in Junkyard and Auto Repair Shop Case Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office had secured a Court Order for more than $1.7 million in restitution against Omega Vehicle Services, LLC, which …
Court Orders $1.7M Restitution Against Car Warranty Scam Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently released a report on dark patterns, which are sophisticated design practices that companies use to trick consumers into buying products or services or giving up …
FTC Releases Report on Dark Patterns: How Companies Trick Consumers Read More