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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the first enforcement action under “Operation Robocall Roundup,” a national initiative aimed at curbing the surge of illegal robocalls affecting Pennsylvania …
Attorney General Dave Sunday Targets Illegal Robocalls in Statewide Crackdown Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint on Tuesday, alleging that Mercury Marketing, LLC, and associated defendants engaged in deceptive practices to mislead consumers seeking substance use …
FTC Sues Mercury Marketing for Allegedly Impersonating Treatment Clinics 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment charging four individuals and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme …
Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday has reached a settlement requiring Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. and its affiliated entities to pay $550,000 in penalties and refunds for allegedly illegal …
Scammed Out of Thousands? PA Attorney General Fights Back and Wins Big for Victims Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert following reports of a scam targeting residents across the state. The fraudulent scheme involves telephone calls …
Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to distribute more than $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into purchasing unnecessary computer repair services by two …
Claim Your Refund Now! FTC Sends $25.5 Million Back to Victims of Tech Scam Lies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent approval of final amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), officially extending its coverage to include inbound telemarketing calls …
FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has aligned with a bipartisan coalition comprising 46 Attorneys General to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fortify its Robocall Mitigation Database. …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Advocates for Stricter Robocall Regulations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for the fiscal year 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decline in …
FTC’s Battle Against Telemarketing Triumphs: Discover the Dramatic Drop in Unwanted Calls Read More