$245 million FTC settlement alleges Fortnite owner Epic Games used digital dark patterns to charge players for unwanted in-game purchases

The FTC’s $275 million proposed settlement with Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, alleges the company violated…

Trump HHS Eliminates Office That Sets Poverty Levels Tied to Benefits for 80 Million People

President Donald Trump’s firings at the Department of Health and Human Services included the entire office…

FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed…

FTC Sends More Than $19.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Aqua Finance’s Deceptive Sales Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $19.8 million in refunds to consumers who were…

FTC Sends More than $25.5 Million to Consumers Impacted by Tech Support Firms’ Scam

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $25.5 million to consumers who were…

FTC Sends More Than $15.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Affected by Career Step’s Deceptive Job Placement and Employer Partnerships Claims

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers…

FTC Acts to Stop ‘Click Profit’ Online Business Opportunity that Has Cost Consumers At Least $14 Million

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court temporarily halted a business opportunity scheme…

$10 million ABCmouse settlement: Avoiding auto-renewal traps

Online subscription services can be a convenience for consumers and a boon for business – especially…

Cash Advance Company Cleo AI Agrees to Pay $17 Million As Result of FTC Lawsuit Charging It Deceives Consumers

Online cash advance company Cleo AI has agreed to pay $17 million to settle the Federal…