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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed more than $12 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Zurixx, LLC, a company that falsely promised significant …
FTC Issues $12 Million in Refunds to Victims of Real Estate Investment Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Career Step, LLC, an online career-training company, has been mandated to pay $43.5 million in debt cancellation and cash settlements to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising practices …
Online Career Training Firm Ordered to Pay $43.5 Million in Settlement for Deceptive Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has introduced a new complaint form for Pennsylvanians experiencing airline travel issues such as flight delays, cancellations, or boarding problems. This initiative responds …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Launches New Airline Complaint Form Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent orders to eight companies that offer surveillance pricing products and services. The FTC is investigating how these practices affect privacy, …
FTC Probes Surveillance Pricing Practices of Major Firms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put a stop to a scheme that deceived financially struggling consumers seeking student loan relief. The operators of the scam, who …
FTC Halts Student Loan Relief Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has secured a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, over deceptive private ticketing practices in State College. The …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with State College Towing Company Over Deceptive Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement in a case against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. The lawsuit accused the resort of mistreating …
Split Rock Resort Settles Lawsuit Over Timeshare Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a series of recent actions aimed at protecting small business owners from unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors. These measures …
FTC Takes Action Against Unfair Practices in Franchising Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced recent adjustments to the monetary exemption thresholds under its Franchise Rule, reflecting changes due to inflation. These adjustments will take …
FTC Adjusts Franchise Rule Exemption Thresholds to Reflect Inflation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and two international consumer protection networks have unveiled concerning findings from a global review of websites and mobile apps. The study shows …
FTC and Global Watchdogs Reveal Widespread Use of Dark Patterns in Apps and Websites Read More