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FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data

FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data
FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data
August 21, 2025  |  Regulation

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson told 13 tech companies Thursday (Aug. 21) that if they censor Americans or fail to protect their...

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FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
August 20, 2025  |  Regulation

Fitness International, the operator of LA Fitness and other gym chains, said Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it will defend its practices in court after the...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 10, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Have you ever gotten a text about an unpaid toll? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 08, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

A growing number of older adults are losing large sums of money to impersonation scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full...

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Click to Cancel Subscription Rule Quashed in Federal Court 
Click to Cancel Subscription Rule Quashed in Federal Court 
July 09, 2025  |  Subscriptions

A federal court has blocked the so-called “click to cancel” rule for subscription services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart Settles FTC Wire Transfer Case for $10 Million
Walmart Settles FTC Wire Transfer Case for $10 Million
June 22, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart has agreed to settle a government claim that it ignores scammers within its money-transfer system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations
Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations
June 16, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (June 16) that Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, will pay $5 million to settle the agency’s...

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FTC Holds Off on Enforcing ‘Click to Cancel’ Subscription Rule
FTC Holds Off on Enforcing ‘Click to Cancel’ Subscription Rule
May 11, 2025  |  Subscriptions

What if canceling a subscription were as easy as signing up for one? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Sends $18.5 Million in Refunds After Publishers Clearing House Settlement
FTC Sends $18.5 Million in Refunds After Publishers Clearing House Settlement
April 30, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (April 30) that it is sending $18.5 million in refunds resulting from a settlement it reached in June...

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