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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
What This Means for You Data Privacy: The FTC warned 13 data brokers that selling Americans’ sensitive data to foreign adversaries could trigger penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. …
FTC Warns Data Brokers, Issues Consumer Refunds, and Finalizes Labor Enforcement Order Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission moved aggressively on multiple fronts this week, announcing a sweeping settlement with one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, returning nearly $23 …
FTC Hammers Drug Middlemen, Sends Millions Back to Victims, Warns on Cybercrime Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission barreled through a sweeping set of actions this past week, permanently shutting down an alleged trucking-investment scam, forcing a major healthcare divestiture tied …
FTC’s Rapid-Fire Crackdown Hits Trucking Scam, Healthcare Deal, Big Law, and Fees Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission escalated its antitrust fight with Meta Platforms, Inc., cracked down on an alleged multimillion-dollar health insurance scam, and adjusted plans for a major …
FTC Appeals Meta Ruling, Targets Health Insurance Scam, Moves Tech Workshop Online Read More