Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed David Shaw as Principal Deputy Director and…
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The tariff bell tolls for Volvo's last U.S. sedan, the s90
The China-based automaker is relying on its crossover models By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 10,…
FTC Sends More Than $19.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Aqua Finance’s Deceptive Sales Tactics
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $19.8 million in refunds to consumers who were…
Gas prices to fall due to tariffs, feds say
Gas prices could be the lowest in 2025's summer since 2020 By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…
Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry on Tech Censorship
Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry to better understand how technology platforms deny…
Groups organize to end child labor in the food industry
Four top meat packing companies are targeted in the drive By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Public health group calls for Health Secretary Kennedy's resignation
It accuses Kennedy of 'implicit and explicit bias and complete disregard for science' By Truman Lewis…
Where Americans benefit from ban on medical debt in credit reports
Republican voters are among the biggest beneficiaries By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 10, 2025 Key…
FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers Impacted by Deceptive Privacy Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is sending claim forms to consumers who bought deceptively marketed antivirus software…
Will American manufacturers benefit from Chinese tariffs?
As tariffs potentially make imported Chinese goods more expensive, several American manufacturing sectors could see opportunities…
Drivers can’t seem to put down their smartphones, survey finds
Can technology reduce the risks posed by technology? By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 10, 2025…
What to know about kids and video games, ads, and unexpected payments
Kids and video games often go together like peanut butter and jelly. Here’s something else that…
FTC Launches Joint Labor Task Force to Protect American Workers
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson directed the FTC to form a Joint Labor…
Inflation declined in March for the first time in five years
Falling gasoline prices made the difference By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 10, 2025 Key takeaways…
FTC Action Leads to Court Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers and Threatened Consumers’ Credit, Homes, and Employment
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily halted the…
Butter recalled in seven states for possible fecal contamination
The recall includes 189 cases of Cabot Creamery butter By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 10,…
Here’s what parents need to know about the measles outbreak
Health officials say it is one of the most contagious infectious diseases By Mark Huffman of…
Are Americans losing interest in electric cars?
Gallup poll finds interest dips in last two years while hybrids gain By James R. Hood…
FTC Secures Initial Win in Small Business Finance Scheme Case Against Seek Capital
The Federal Trade Commission secured an initial win in its case against Seek Capital and the…
Home insurance premiums rising as much as $3,000 in 2025
Insurers are hiking costs after more homeowners got dropped By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 8,…
FTC Takes Action to Stop Sprawling ‘Growth Cave’ Business Opportunity and Credit Repair Scam
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily halted the…