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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly one in three scam victims who lost money in 2025 said the fraud began on social media, with total reported losses reaching $2.1 billion, according to …
Social Media Scams Surge, Cost Americans $2.1B Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to sell misleading health plans that left consumers …
FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court this past week ordered a key operator of a timeshare exit scheme to pay $140 million and permanently barred him from the industry after …
Timeshare Exit Operator Banned After $140M Fraud Ruling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have shut down an alleged student loan relief scheme accused of collecting millions of dollars from borrowers through deceptive promises of debt forgiveness.
FTC Halts Alleged Student Loan Relief Scam, $8.8M Taken Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of pest-control workers nationwide will no longer be bound by noncompete agreements under a federal enforcement action targeting labor practices that regulators say limited job mobility …
FTC Moves to End Noncompetes for 18,000 Pest Control Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have taken action against major advertising firms over alleged coordination that limited competition and affected how online content is monetized.
FTC Targets Ad Giants Over Alleged Collusion on Content Rules Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have taken action against three companies accused of falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA,” securing settlements that include financial penalties and new restrictions …
FTC Cracks Down on ‘Made in USA’ Claims, Secures Settlements Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ticket buyers who were shown incomplete prices online may receive refunds after federal regulators ordered StubHub to pay $10 million and change how it displays ticket costs.
StubHub to Pay $10M Over Hidden Ticket Fees Complaint Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is requesting $426.71 million in funding and 1,183 staff positions for fiscal year 2027, outlining how it plans to carry out consumer protection …
FTC Seeks $426M Budget, Signals Enforcement Priorities 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