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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. – Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveal a staggering $12.5 billion in consumer losses to fraud in 2024, marking a 25% increase over the …
Scam Alert: Americans Lose $12.5 Billion to Fraud – Could You Be Next? 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. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc., citing significant antitrust concerns. The …
FTC Fights to Block Merger Threatening Healthcare Innovation and Patient-Critical Devices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing refunds totaling over $905,000 to consumers who purchased Pure Green Coffee, a weight loss product falsely marketed with deceptive claims …
FTC Delivers Justice with $905K Refunds to Consumers Misled by Bogus Weight Loss Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman, after allegations of deceptive practices targeting small business owners. …
FTC Takes Action to Shield Small Business Owners from $37M Scam by Seek Capital 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 finalized a consent order requiring Planned Building Services, Inc. and its affiliated companies to halt their enforcement of no-hire agreements previously …
FTC Crushes Restrictive No-Hire Agreements—Fighting for Workers’ Right to Fair Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced on Wednesday, February 26, the creation of a Joint Labor Task Force aimed at addressing deceptive, unfair, and …
FTC Launches Bold Crackdown on Exploitative Labor Practices—Fighting for Fairness and Protecting Workers’ Futures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued claim forms to nearly 3.7 million consumers impacted by deceptive marketing practices tied to antivirus software sold by Avast.
Your Privacy Sold? FTC Forces Avast to Pay $16.5M for Data Misuse—Find Out If You’re Eligible Read More