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FTC in action | Federal Trade Commission
In these unprecedented times, the Commission is working on all fronts to stop pandemic-related scams or…
New FTC COVID-19 warning letters take total to 250
Saunas, IV vitamins, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices, and licorice – yes, licorice – are among…
FTC addresses Uber’s undisclosed data breach in new proposed order
In its August 2017 proposed consent agreement with Uber, the FTC alleged, among other things, that…
FTC and Colorado AG: Infomercial pitchman’s promissory promises not premised on truth
According to the ubiquitous infomercials, to rake in the big bucks with Russell Dalbey’s “wealth-building” programs,…
You had me at aloe? FTC challenges disease treatment claims for aloe and cranberry products
Aloe and cranberry: a useful plant and a nutritious fruit. But are they clinically proven alone…
FTC staff sends warranty warnings
When the screen goes blueAnd the car breaks downAnd the smartphone keeps rebooting eternallyConsumers won’t be…
FTC goes to court to unravel robocalling net
Do you have one of those massive white boards that takes up the entire wall of…
A clothes look at the RN database: Q&A with FTC staff
It’s not much bigger than a postage stamp, but the label on many textile, wool, and…
$20 million FTC settlement requires Uber to have proof for earnings, auto financing claims
In promotional materials to attract prospective drivers, ride-hailing company Uber Technologies touted how much money drivers…
FTC calls Sprint on $2.9 million risk-based pricing violation
Two people walk into a deli and both order a pastrami on rye. When the check…
FTC goes used car shopping, “test drives” 2300 vehicles
So we went used car shopping recently – the FTC and 12 other law enforcement agencies.…
Game over: FTC challenges Sony’s claims for PlayStation Vita and tweets by Deutsch LA
According to the ads, “It’s a problem as old as gaming itself. Stay home and just…
FTC blows the whistle on business coaching program
Rockne, Lombardi, Landry, Shula. Behind every sports dynasty, there’s a legendary coach. But according to the…
Directory assistance: FTC honors AUSA for work in prosecuting business directory scammer
Globe-trotting swindlers may try to evade law enforcement agencies intent on bringing them to justice. But…
FTC to law violators: Don’t bank on bankruptcy
A recent ruling by a Florida Bankruptcy Judge sheds light on a tenacious team within the…
Avoid fireworks: Look to the FTC for help with your Made in USA claims
Regular readers know that when it comes to false “Made in USA” claims, the FTC means…
Pump fiction? FTC challenges claims for fuel cards
Everyone wants to save money at the pump. And no one wants to cut fuel costs…
FTC sues Uber over allegedly deceptive Uber One subscription practices
Uber denies wrongdoing, insists its processes are legal, fast, and user-friendly By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring accessiBe to pay $1 Million
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (accessiBe).…
Fraud alerts vs. credit freezes: FTC FAQs
UPDATE: As of September 21, 2018, the law says credit freezes are free for everyone, and…