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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly one in three scam victims who lost money in 2025 said the fraud began on social media, with total reported losses reaching $2.1 billion, according to …
Social Media Scams Surge, Cost Americans $2.1B Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing new federal rules for prediction markets, aiming to curb insider advantages and strengthen consumer protections as participation in these …
New Bill Targets Risks in Growing Prediction Markets Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania homeowners can cancel home improvement contracts verbally within three business days, the state Supreme Court ruled, expanding consumer rights and limiting how contractors can enforce cancellation …
Homeowners Gain New Power to Cancel Contracts, Court Rules Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor, is seeking to undo a major broadcast television merger, arguing it could reduce viewing options and raise …
States Move to Break Up TV Giant Merger Over Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to sell misleading health plans that left consumers …
FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed Read More
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