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Federal Trade Commission
National

FTC Sues Mercury Marketing for Allegedly Impersonating Treatment Clinics

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Settlement
National

FTC Fines Paddle.com $5M, Bans Payment Processing for Deceptive Tech-Support Schemes

June 23, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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indictment
Crime / Regional

Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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 …

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Settlement
Pennsylvania

Scammed Out of Thousands? PA Attorney General Fights Back and Wins Big for Victims

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Scam Alert
Pennsylvania

Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You

April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Federal Trade Commission
National

Claim Your Refund Now! FTC Sends $25.5 Million Back to Victims of Tech Scam Lies

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National

FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls

December 2, 2024December 1, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Office of the Attorney General
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Attorney General Advocates for Stricter Robocall Regulations

November 20, 2024November 19, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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. …

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Spam call
National

FTC’s Battle Against Telemarketing Triumphs: Discover the Dramatic Drop in Unwanted Calls

November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National

FTC Issues Refunds to Victims of Auto Warranty Telemarketing Scam

October 15, 2024October 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has commenced the distribution of over $449,000 in refunds to consumers victimized by American Vehicle Protection Corp. This action follows the FTC’s …

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