Federal Trade Commission

Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
July 14, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Some partnerships seemed destined, perhaps even written in the stars — Romeo & Juliet, Tony & Maria or (of course) Kimye are all good examples. Then...

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FTC Announces NetSpend Is Refunding Customers As Part Of A Settlement
FTC Announces NetSpend Is Refunding Customers As Part Of A Settlement
June 16, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday (June 15) that NetSpend, the operator of a debit card, is providing refunds to settle charges that people couldn’t...

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Refunds Coming To Customers Who Bought Coffee Supplements At Retail Locations
Refunds Coming To Customers Who Bought Coffee Supplements At Retail Locations
May 31, 2017  |  Retail

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced in a press release that it is mailing additional refund checks totaling $1.9 million to people who bought Pure...

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FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
May 15, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants that accept checks or online payments are being warned about a scam that could cost them time and money. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

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FTC To Announce National Consumer Fraud Program
FTC To Announce National Consumer Fraud Program
May 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Over the past few months, we’ve certainly seen and reported on a lot of action involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). From banks challenging...

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Netspend Agrees To Settle FTC Allegations
Netspend Agrees To Settle FTC Allegations
April 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

After a lengthy legal process with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Netspend Corporation has come to an agreement. The company, which serves those without...

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FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims
March 31, 2017  |  Debt

Anyone who’s ever been strapped for cash and looking for a small loan to tide them over until payday has likely turned to debt collection businesses....

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Upromise Fined $500,000 By FTC For Violating Data Collection, Usage
Upromise Fined $500,000 By FTC For Violating Data Collection, Usage
March 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Upromise, a membership reward service, was fined $500,000 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle allegations it violated a FTC rule that requires companies...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: FTC To The Debt Rescue
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: FTC To The Debt Rescue
March 16, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Financial debt is something that plagues everyone at one point or another in their lifetime. In a Payday Support Center scam, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is...

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