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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ending publication of consumer complaint narratives and related visualizations in its public database, reducing public access to company-specific allegations that the …
CFPB Ends Public Complaint Narratives, Citing Unverified Claims 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. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to step up enforcement against companies that falsely advertise products as being made in the …
Trump Orders Crackdown on False “Made in America” Claims Read More
What This Means for You Data Privacy: The FTC warned 13 data brokers that selling Americans’ sensitive data to foreign adversaries could trigger penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. …
FTC Warns Data Brokers, Issues Consumer Refunds, and Finalizes Labor Enforcement Order Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A central Pennsylvania amusement company pleaded guilty to a first-degree felony after authorities uncovered a sweeping illegal gambling operation that placed hundreds of unlawful video gaming machines …
Illegal Gambling Ring Busted as Pa. Firm Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $3M Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission moved aggressively on multiple fronts this week, announcing a sweeping settlement with one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, returning nearly $23 …
FTC Hammers Drug Middlemen, Sends Millions Back to Victims, Warns on Cybercrime Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission barreled through a sweeping set of actions this past week, permanently shutting down an alleged trucking-investment scam, forcing a major healthcare divestiture tied …
FTC’s Rapid-Fire Crackdown Hits Trucking Scam, Healthcare Deal, Big Law, and Fees Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission escalated its antitrust fight with Meta Platforms, Inc., cracked down on an alleged multimillion-dollar health insurance scam, and adjusted plans for a major …
FTC Appeals Meta Ruling, Targets Health Insurance Scam, Moves Tech Workshop Online Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a burst of enforcement and policy activity spanning college sports, healthcare, consumer data, and corporate mergers, the Federal Trade Commission signaled this month that it is …
FTC Flexes Its Muscle With Sweeping Actions Across Sports, Health, Data Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission closed out the year with a sharp policy reversal on artificial intelligence enforcement while simultaneously warning consumers and companies that scams and fake …
FTC Walks Back AI Ban as Fake Reviews and Rental Scams Explode Nationwide Read More