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$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…
$575 million Equifax settlement illustrates security basics for your business
Patch your software. Segment your network. Monitor for intruders. According to tech experts, those are security…
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).…
$88 million back for AT&T customers: An inside look at a refund program
Chances are that you or someone you know will be among 2.7 million AT&T Mobility customers…
USAA to pay $3.25 mIllion in data breach settlement
Settlement checks expected after final court approval on May 21, 2025 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
HP to pay $4 million in class-action settlement over discount claims
Affected customers could get $10 to $100 as settlement payments By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
It’s no longer business as usual at Herbalife: An inside look at the $200 million FTC settlement
Multi-level marketer Herbalife will pay $200 million back to people who were taken in by what…
FTC settlement with Amazon yields $70 million for consumers, advice for business
The FTC’s law enforcement action against Amazon for unauthorized billing recently settled, leaving two key takeaways:…
Office Depot and Support.com to pay $35 million for falsely claiming scan detected signs of malware on consumers’ computers
It’s an illegal practice the FTC has challenged for decades: companies convincing consumers to pay for…
$3 million FCRA settlement puts tenant background screening at the forefront
When people are looking to rent a house or apartment, the most important “screening” isn’t on…
$40.2 million reminder about the importance of due diligence and monitoring
Companies that deceive consumers often don’t act alone. Pull back the curtain and you may find…
$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…