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Tag: Consumers
FTC Sends Money to Consumers Harmed by Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $356,900 in refunds to consumers harmed by scammers…
FTC Halts Illegal Debt-Relief Operation that Falsely Impersonated Businesses and the Government, Harming Consumers
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief…
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Weight-loss Supplement Marketer’s Deceptive Claims and Review Practices
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $409,000 to consumers who bought products…
FTC Sends More Than $2.9 Million to Consumers Harmed by Home Improvement Financing Firm
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.9 million in payments to consumers harmed by…
When consumers call funeral homes: FTC undercover sweep suggests seven compliance points for industry members
When consumers have questions about a company’s services, they often pick up the phone and call.…
Postal Service warns consumers about increasing ‘brushing scams’
It might not seem like a threat, but it is By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
FTC Sends More Than $3.5 Million to Consumers Harmed by ‘The Credit Game’ Credit-Repair Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $3.5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by…
Walmart to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Allegations it Allowed Scammers to Obtain Millions from Consumers Using Company’s Wire Transfer Services
Walmart will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it turned a blind…
With Enhanced Subsidies Set To Expire, Consumers Could Face Higher Obamacare Costs
While the Senate budget bill released this week proposes deep funding cuts and work requirements for…
FTC Sends More than $2 Million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers Pitching Bogus Money-Making and Coaching Programs
The FTC is sending more than $2 million in refunds to consumers who were harmed by…
New Impersonator Rule gives FTC a powerful tool for protecting consumers and businesses
To turn the old adage on its head, imitation is the insincerest form of falsity. After…
Looking for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? The FTC warns businesses and consumers to watch out for IRS imposters
Maybe you’re opening a small business or hiring a household employee? Or you’re starting a nonprofit…
Consumers spend $164 billion annually on cable and internet services
The national median monthly bill is $121 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 13, 2025 U.S.…
Why do consumers fall for fake online reviews?
A new study found that many consumers tend to fall for fake online reviews as a…
Evoke Wellness to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle FTC Claims That They Misled Consumers Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million, settling…
USDA warns consumers about contaminated ground beef
The meat was sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market stores By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Dollar General reports higher-income consumers are frequenting its stores
The discount retailer reports a surprise earnings beat in the first quarter By Mark Huffman of…
After two months, here’s where tariffs have affected consumers most
Uncertainty reigns as reciprocal tariffs are now in the courts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Consumers are uneasy about providing biometric data, survey shows
Despite concerns, a majority of those in the survey have complied By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Consumers warned to avoid Chinese faucets sold on Amazon
The CPSC said the faucets have harmful amounts of lead By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…