By now, you’ve read about the FTC’s settlement with HTC — the agency’s first law enforcement…
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In-app and unapproved: FTC says Amazon charged parents’ accounts without their OK
If there’s one theme that runs through decades of FTC law, it’s that companies need consumers’…
Student Loan Fraudsters Permanently Banned From Debt Relief Industry And Required to Turn Over All Assets as Result of FTC Action
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a fraudulent student loan debt relief operation…
The Reebok settlement: What the FTC order means for advertisers and retailers
The FTC’s settlement with Reebok requires the company to get their ad claims in shape and…
FTC Chairman Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee on Agency’s Budget
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today appeared before the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services…
Hat trick? FTC charges violations in auto loan servicing, debt collection, credit reporting
Sometimes good things come in threes, like Musketeers, Bronte sisters, and Stooges. (Shemp doesn’t count.) But…
The FTC Chairman is not writing to you
If you saw an email from FTC Chairman Joseph Simons, it wasn’t. From him, that is.…
“Amazing Wealth System” not so amazing, alleges the FTC
An FTC lawsuit alleges that money-making claims made by a related group of companies and individuals…
With NFL’s 2025 Schedule Set to be Announced, FTC Warns Ticket Reseller StubHub it Must Comply with Agency’s New Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees
As the National Football League prepares to announce the 2025 season schedule, staff of the Federal…
FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices
If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. But…
FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam
A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders’ (EEB) business opportunity…
FTC Files Amicus Brief on DOJ’s Proposed Final Judgment Against Google for Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief today in support of the Department of Justice’s…
New FTC rule on hidden fees takes effect next week
The rule is aimed at ticket sellers and short-term lodging platforms By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
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…