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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of more than $126 million in refunds to players of the popular video game Fortnite who were charged for …
FTC Issues $126 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted Purchases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.K.-based payment processing company Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, Inc., have agreed to pay $5 million and will be permanently barred from handling payments for tech-support …
FTC Fines Paddle.com $5M, Bans Payment Processing for Deceptive Tech-Support Schemes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 40,000 consumers are set to receive refunds following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Cerebral, Inc., a digital mental health services provider accused of …
FTC Reaches Settlement with Cerebral, Inc., Resulting in Refunds for Thousands of Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, accusing the company of deceptive practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. The FTC …
FTC Takes Uber to Court Over Alleged Subscription Scams Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has commenced the distribution of refunds totaling over $72 million to consumers affected by deceptive practices employed by Epic …
FTC Begins $72 Million Refund Distribution to Fortnite Players Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Negative Option Rule, also known as the “Click to Cancel” rule. This amendment is designed to simplify the process …
Say Goodbye to Subscription Headaches: FTC’s New Rule Simplifies Cancellations and Boosts Consumer Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently initiated the claims process for over a thousand small businesses adversely affected by hidden early termination fees imposed by First American …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Small Businesses Hit by First American Payment Systems’ Hidden Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is refunding more than $610,000 to consumers who fell victim to a tech support scam facilitated by payment processing company Nexway.
FTC Refunds Over $610,000 to Victims of Tech Support Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set to take place virtually on Thursday, January 18, …
FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting Read More WASHINGTON, D..C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given Fortnite gamers and their guardians a lifeline, extending the deadline to submit a claim for compensation following its 2023 settlement …
FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Gamers to Claim Compensation in Landmark Settlement with Epic Games Read More