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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order against Opendoor Labs, Inc. designed to prevent the online real estate business from deceiving consumers about how much money they could …
FTC Takes Action Against Online Real Estate Company Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office recently filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia-area used car dealerships, A Impuls Auto Inc. and Great Auto Deals Inc., for allegedly …
Shapiro Announces Lawsuit Against Philadelphia-Area Used Car Dealers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that, as part of a multistate agreement, he’s secured a settlement that recovers $34.2 million for 46,000 service members and veterans nationwide …
Harris Jewelry to Pay Over $34 Million for Deceptive Marketing Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission says it is sending 26,698 checks totaling more than $970,000 to consumers who were harmed by a deceptive payday lending scheme that operated …
Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $970,000 to Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Payday Lending Operation Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against home improvement company Curtis Total Service, Inc., company manager Richard Price, and HVAC field supervisor …
AG Shapiro Files Suit Against HVAC Company, 2 Employees for Dishonest Sales Practices Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it resolved an action against the purveyor of a subscription scam called Publishers Business Services and its officers, Brenda Dantuma …
FTC Extends its Crackdown on Subscription Scam That Fleeced Consumers and Harassed Them Over the Phone Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced a multistate settlement with the Ford Motor Company regarding claims of false advertising of the fuel economy of their 2013-2014 C-Max hybrid and …
AG Shapiro Secures Settlement With Ford Over Deceptive Advertising of Hybrids and Trucks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission says it has taken action against R360 LLC and its owner, Steven Doumar, for deceiving people seeking help for addiction about the evaluation …
FTC Hits R360 and Owner With $3.8 Million Civil Penalty Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that on Friday the Office of Attorney General has filed a motion in court to prevent 1843 LLC, Gregory J. Stefan Sr., Gregory J. Stefan …
AG Shapiro Files Motion to Stop Headstone Company as Case Against Them Continues Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced this week that the government will collect $105,319.56 in civil penalties from Lithionics Battery LLC …
Battery Manufacturer Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of “Made in USA” Labeling Rule Read More