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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will distribute over $934,000 in refunds to more than 20,000 consumers harmed by known shipment delays and deceptive practices …
Waiting for That Car? FTC Returns $934,000 to Victims of Vroom’s Broken Promises! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to distribute more than $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into purchasing unnecessary computer repair services by two …
Claim Your Refund Now! FTC Sends $25.5 Million Back to Victims of Tech Scam Lies Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit aimed at halting the operations of a deceptive business opportunity and credit repair scheme known as Growth Cave. …
FTC Targets $50 Million Growth Cave Scam That Preyed on Aspiring Entrepreneurs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has taken decisive action to shut down a phantom debt collection scheme, freezing its assets and temporarily halting operations following a lawsuit filed by …
FTC Shuts Down Fraudulent Debt Scheme Preying on Consumers with Fake Threats Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $5 million in refunds to nearly 7,700 consumers who were misled by a deceptive credit …
Over $5 Million in Refunds Issued to Victims of Debt Relief Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado have filed a joint complaint against Greystar, the nation’s largest apartment property manager, alleging deceptive practices that …
FTC and Colorado Take Legal Action Against Greystar Over Hidden Rental Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated its first enforcement action involving connected vehicle data, alleging that General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar collected and sold …
FTC Takes Action Against GM and OnStar for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Read More
HARRISBURG — A Luzerne County contractor has been permanently prohibited from conducting home improvement work in Pennsylvania following a court ruling that found his business practices deceptive and fraudulent. The decision …
Shocking Fraud Scandal: PA Contractor Banned for Life, Ordered to Repay $79K to Victims! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with H&R Block, requiring the tax preparation company to implement significant changes to its business practices while providing $7 …
FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices and Misleading Advertising Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing refunds to consumers who were defrauded by a fraudulent mortgage relief scheme operating under the names HOPE Services and HouseHoldRelief. …
FTC Issues Refunds to Victims of Mortgage Relief Scam Read More