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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $2.6 million in refunds to individuals impacted by the misleading practices of FloatMe, an online cash …
Refund Alert: FTC’s $2.6 Million Payout Shields Consumers from FloatMe’s Deceptive Tactics! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent move to redress consumer harm, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed over $222,000 to victims of a fraudulent mortgage relief operation known as …
FTC Delivers Justice: Refunds Issued in Mortgage Scam Bust! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), detailing its enforcement activities in 2023 under the Truth in …
FTC Annual Report Highlights Key Consumer Protections and Enforcement Actions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently initiated the claims process for over a thousand small businesses adversely affected by hidden early termination fees imposed by First American …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Small Businesses Hit by First American Payment Systems’ Hidden Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is refunding more than $610,000 to consumers who fell victim to a tech support scam facilitated by payment processing company Nexway.
FTC Refunds Over $610,000 to Victims of Tech Support Scam Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to postpone the effective date of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule due to a pending legal challenge. The …
FTC Postpones Effective Date of Auto Retail Scams Rule Amidst Legal Challenge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit has permanently halted a business opportunity scam known as Ganadores Online and Ganadores Inversiones Bienes RaÃces. The fraudulent operation was particularly …
FTC Shuts Down Deceptive Business Opportunity Scam Preying on Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a claims process for consumers who fell victim to a deceptive mortgage relief operation known as Lanier Law. The scheme, …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of Deceptive Mortgage Relief Scheme Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set to take place virtually on Thursday, January 18, …
FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting Read More WASHINGTON, D..C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given Fortnite gamers and their guardians a lifeline, extending the deadline to submit a claim for compensation following its 2023 settlement …
FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Gamers to Claim Compensation in Landmark Settlement with Epic Games Read More