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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of OkCupid users may have had their personal data shared without consent, according to federal regulators who have taken legal action against the dating app and …
FTC Says OkCupid Shared User Data Without Consent Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators warned major payment companies they could face enforcement action if they improperly deny customers access to financial services, citing concerns about account restrictions tied to …
FTC Warns Payment Giants Over Account Access Concerns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A company accused of misleading entrepreneurs with false income promises will be banned from selling business opportunities under a federal settlement announced by the Federal Trade Commission.
FTC Settlement Bars Firm Over Alleged Business Scam Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are forming a new healthcare task force aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive practices and consumer harm across the medical industry.
FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force Amid Rising Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $10.9 million in refunds to consumers harmed by a credit repair operation that operated under multiple names, including Financial …
FTC Sends $10.9 Million in Refunds to Credit Repair Customers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealer groups across the country, telling them that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the full cost …
FTC Warns Auto Dealers Over Hidden Fees in Advertised Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to step up enforcement against companies that falsely advertise products as being made in the …
Trump Orders Crackdown on False “Made in America” Claims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $47.2 million in refunds to renters who were charged undisclosed fees and other unlawful costs by Invitation Homes, one …
FTC Sends $47 Million in Refunds to Renters Over Hidden Fees Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission will allow certain websites to use age-verification tools without facing enforcement under a federal children’s privacy rule, while separately securing a $100 million …
FTC Shields Age Checks, Walmart Pays $100M Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Boeing’s acquisition of major aircraft supplier Spirit AeroSystems will move forward, but only after the company agreed to sell off key assets and continue supplying parts to …
FTC Clears Boeing-Spirit Deal With Key Conditions Read More