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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has sparked considerable debate, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has leveled severe criticisms against major retailers. His claim? That they are using inflation …
Claims of Greedflation: Senator Bob Casey Challenges Major Retailers on Pricing Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released alarming new data showing a significant increase in losses due to government impersonation scams. In 2023, consumers reported losing $76 …
Rise in Government Impersonation Scams Costing Consumers Millions, FTC Reports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a series of modifications to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Racetrack Safety Rule, aiming to bolster safety measures and …
FTC Approves Enhanced Safety Measures for Horseracing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.4 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Lurn’s business consulting programs. This move follows a lawsuit …
FTC Issues $2.4 Million in Refunds to Victims of Deceptive Business Coaching Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced final amendments to its longstanding Amplifier Rule, aiming to help consumers make direct comparisons of home entertainment amplifiers. This update …
FTC Updates Amplifier Rule to Aid Consumer Comparisons 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. — New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that scammers most frequently impersonate Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal, tricking consumers into losing significant sums of …
Scammers Impersonate Big Brands, Costing Consumers Millions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc., settling allegations that the company’s inadequate security measures allowed a hacker to breach its network …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Blackbaud Over Data Breach Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division have initiated a public inquiry to examine how serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies are affecting …
FTC and DOJ Launch Inquiry Into Serial Acquisitions’ Impact on Competition Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled its Fiscal Year 2023 report. This annual dossier sheds light on the agency’s relentless efforts to safeguard consumers and stimulate …
FTC: Protector of Consumers, Promoter of Fair Competition Read More