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FTC Widens Subscription Crackdown

FTC Widens Subscription Crackdown
FTC Widens Subscription Crackdown
July 06, 2026  |  Subscriptions

A $1.99 charge that morphs into $45 a month. A fun personality quiz that ends at a credit card form. A cancel button that leads...

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Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine
Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine
May 18, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. Get the Full...

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FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
May 07, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love...

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FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
FTC Records 8-Fold Jump in Losses From Social Media Scams
April 27, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

New government data shows a significant increase in losses from social media scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
April 22, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
April 15, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement...

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FTC Prioritizes Children’s Online Safety in 5-Year Strategic Plan
FTC Prioritizes Children’s Online Safety in 5-Year Strategic Plan
April 03, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s new strategic plan, which covers the next five years, modified the regulator’s mission statement by returning the phrase “without unduly burdening legitimate...

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OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
OkCupid Settles FTC Case Alleging Misrepresentation of Privacy Policies
March 30, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that will prohibit OkCupid and Match Group Americas from misrepresenting their privacy policies. Get the...

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