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What’s on the regulatory review roll? FTC announces Franchise Rule workshop
[ad_1] Etymologists – the word origin people – trace “franchise” back to a mash-up of French…
$245 million FTC settlement alleges Fortnite owner Epic Games used digital dark patterns to charge players for unwanted in-game purchases
[ad_1] The FTC’s $275 million proposed settlement with Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, alleges the company…
FTC 2021 Data Book: Just the facts
[ad_1] In the old TV show Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday was famous for saying “Just the facts,…
First FTC coronavirus lawsuit alleges company lured consumers with false SBA connection
[ad_1] The COVID-19 crisis has many small businesses on the ropes, so it’s unfortunate we have…
FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses…
50 more FTC warning letters say “Enough!” to questionable coronavirus claims
[ad_1] Elderberry, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, mushrooms, and horse milk. (Horse milk?) The FTC just sent 50…
FTC Chairman Ferguson Appoints Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection
[ad_1] Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the…
FTC Sends More Than $19.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Aqua Finance’s Deceptive Sales Tactics
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $19.8 million in refunds to consumers who…
Student loan debt and COVID: FTC sends warning letter to Frank Financial Aid
[ad_1] For people dealing with student loan debt – your employees, a family member, or maybe…
New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams
[ad_1] Is the person who contacted your employee really from the IRS or Social Security Administration?…
FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers Impacted by Deceptive Privacy Claims
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission is sending claim forms to consumers who bought deceptively marketed antivirus…
Oh no, you don’t, Edmodo: FTC sues ed tech company for violating school kids’ privacy
[ad_1] Educational technology hasn’t totally overtaken chalk dust and penmanship, but ed tech certainly has found its…
FTC Launches Joint Labor Task Force to Protect American Workers
[ad_1] Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson directed the FTC to form a Joint…
FTC Action Leads to Court Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers and Threatened Consumers’ Credit, Homes, and Employment
[ad_1] As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily halted…
Concerned about deceptive earnings claims? So’s the FTC, and we want your feedback
[ad_1] It’s a persistent problem the FTC’s aggressive enforcement program’s been fighting for decades: we’re talking…
Zooming in on Zoom’s unfair and deceptive security practices: More about the FTC settlement
[ad_1] This time last year, “zoom” was just a word related to speed. But the pandemic…
FTC Secures Initial Win in Small Business Finance Scheme Case Against Seek Capital
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission secured an initial win in its case against Seek Capital and…
FTC Takes Action to Stop Sprawling ‘Growth Cave’ Business Opportunity and Credit Repair Scam
[ad_1] As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily halted…
FTC says Kohl’s didn’t honor rights of identity theft victims
[ad_1] An FTC complaint against Kohl’s Department Stores alleges the retailer violated the Fair Credit Reporting…
FTC Sends More than $25.5 Million to Consumers Impacted by Tech Support Firms’ Scam
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $25.5 million to consumers who…