The FTC’s law enforcement action against Amazon for unauthorized billing recently settled, leaving two key takeaways:…
Tag: Consumers
Refundamentals: How the FTC returns billions to consumers
You’ve seen the sentence in FTC news releases or blog posts: “The order includes a $__…
Office Depot and Support.com to pay $35 million for falsely claiming scan detected signs of malware on consumers’ computers
It’s an illegal practice the FTC has challenged for decades: companies convincing consumers to pay for…
FTC says consumers struck out by deceptive business “coaching” pitches
Vision Solution Marketing and related defendants pitch services to prospective entrepreneurs and people looking to supplement…
FTC Data Spotlight on scammers impersonating Amazon: How businesses can reduce injury to consumers
The FTC has been warning consumers for years about impersonation scams – calls that falsely claim…
Temu and Shein are raising prices for consumers in the U.S.
The White House has closed a loophole that allowed the retailers to escape import duties By…
FTC asks “Do consumers notice class action notices?”
Do consumers notice consumer class action notices? That’s one of the topics that experts will discuss…
FTC says Bronx Honda discriminated against African-American and Hispanic consumers
The FTC’s complaint against Bronx Honda alleges the company jacked up what consumers had to pay…
Deceptive “certified organic” claims leave consumers verklempt
Remember Saturday Night Live’s “Coffee Talk with Linda Richman”? When the host got verklempt, she suggested…
Amy Bach and United Policyholders: A Lasting Legacy of Advocacy and Action for Insurance Consumers
Few voices for policyholder interests and their rights have remained as consistent, credible, and compassionate as…
First FTC coronavirus lawsuit alleges company lured consumers with false SBA connection
The COVID-19 crisis has many small businesses on the ropes, so it’s unfortunate we have to…
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…
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…
FTC Sends More than $25.5 Million to Consumers Impacted by Tech Support Firms’ Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $25.5 million to consumers who were…
New resources to help protect consumers and small businesses from fraud
Consumers speak many languages and unfortunately scammers are conversant in all of them. That’s why the…
FTC Sends More Than $15.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Affected by Career Step’s Deceptive Job Placement and Employer Partnerships Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers…
FTC Sends More Than $934,000 in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Vroom’s Failed Delivery Promises
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $934,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed…
A potential dock workers’ strike could be a big headache for consumers
Just as inflation appears to be coming down, a potential strike at the end of September…
FTC Acts to Stop ‘Click Profit’ Online Business Opportunity that Has Cost Consumers At Least $14 Million
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court temporarily halted a business opportunity scheme…
Consumers should prepare for shortages and higher prices, experts say
A threatened strike against 36 U.S. ports appears imminent By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September 30,…
Cash Advance Company Cleo AI Agrees to Pay $17 Million As Result of FTC Lawsuit Charging It Deceives Consumers
Online cash advance company Cleo AI has agreed to pay $17 million to settle the Federal…
When the Fed cuts rates, what will it mean for consumers?
Chances are, the first rate cut will come in September By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…