FTC case against DeVry yields $100 million settlement

Claims about employment prospects and income levels are like any other objective advertising representation – and…

FTC Report On Product Support For “Smart” Devices Suggests Future Enforcement Push

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a staff report examining the…

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FTC challenges influencer campaign for Warner Bros.’ Shadow of Mordor game

In the popular video game Shadow of Mordor, players don’t just randomly slash, hack, and pillage.…

Third Circuit rules in FTC v. Wyndham case

FTC watchers and data security mavens, it’s the decision you’ve been waiting for. The United States…

Claims for DanActive False and Deceptive, says FTC

In addition to allegations about Activia Yogurt, the FTC’s recent settlement with Dannon Corporation challenged health…

FTC shuts down $9.7 million debt collection scheme

Victims were threatened with jail, lawsuits, garnishment By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025 Phantom…

FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees to Take Effect on May 12, 2025

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and…

FTC, Nevada sue $1.2 billion 'investment scam'

False claims on social media lured young people into costly programs By James R. Hood of…

Wyndham’s settlement with the FTC: What it means for businesses – and consumers

Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…

First FTC ROSCA case challenges bogus BOGO and “free” claims

It’s called ROSCA – the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act – and it prohibits marketers from…

FTC Cracks Down on Use of No-Hire Agreements As Anti-Competitive

On December 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ordered building services contractor Guardian Industries, Inc.…

Free means free, says the FTC

You can swim freestyle.  You can work freelance.  And there are those among us who still…

FTC announces first mobile app case

There are some combinations that raise immediate compliance issues for responsible businesses — and kids’ privacy…

FTC recaps consumer complaint data for 2017: Who’s on the list?

Once bitten, twice shy. That fundamental principle of human behavior is why reputable businesses that work…

FTC to Ban Debt Collector Who Allegedly Coerced Consumers into Paying Debt They Didn’t Owe

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III,…

FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada are taking action to stop a wide-ranging…

FTC Posts $20 Million Settlement With Dealer Group For Alleged Deceptive Practices

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General announced a…

FTC Path case helps app developers stay on the right, er, path

In the few years it’s been up and running, Path has billed itself as a different…

Ashley Madison settles with FTC over data security

If you care about data security and privacy, you’ll want to read about the FTC’s settlement…

You Don’t Say: FTC workshop listens in on voice cloning

Imagine people who have lost the ability to speak communicating in a digital version of their…

FTC sends $18 million in refunds to Publishers Clearing House customers

281,000+ consumers will receive refunds after FTC finds deceptive sweepstakes By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…