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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…
FTC Chairman Simons’ statement regarding consumer protection
It’s an unprecedented time. But even in the midst of monumental change, the FTC’s commitment to…
FTC challenges claims that products could treat side effects of cancer treatment
The FTC’s fight against the deceptive marketing of unproven cancer treatments goes back to the early…
FTC takes action against stalking apps
You know that eerie feeling that someone is following your every move? If someone secretly installed…
FTC crunches the 2022 numbers. See where scammers continue to crunch consumers.
There are prime numbers, irrational numbers, and Fibonacci’s numbers – but from a consumer protection perspective,…
FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit today against Uber, alleging the rideshare and delivery company…
Green lights, red flags, blue lobster: FTC Rules of the Road for Business heads to Cleveland
Green lights, red flags, blue lobster: FTC Rules of the Road for Business heads to Cleveland…
FTC settlement challenges deceptive claims by patent assertion entity
Patent assertion entities have been the subject of much debate in antitrust and intellectual property circles.…