Federal Trade Commission

FTC Charges 12 With Laundering Millions In Credit Card Charges

FTC Charges 12 With Laundering Millions In Credit Card Charges
FTC Charges 12 With Laundering Millions In Credit Card Charges
August 08, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced news on Monday (Aug. 7) that it charged twelve people with money laundering millions of dollars in credit card...

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Data Dive: Amazon And The FTC, Ethereum And Mastercard And Wells Fargo’s New Groove
Data Dive: Amazon And The FTC, Ethereum And Mastercard And Wells Fargo’s New Groove
July 24, 2017  |  Today In Data

Last week was a scorcher in most of the U.S. and, if the weathermen are to be believed (always a dicey proposition), this week will...

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FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
July 18, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is putting the kibosh on a debt collection operation’s illegal activity. The operation had been extorting money from consumers, who...

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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  |  Exclusive Series

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  |  Cybersecurity

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. Get the Full Story Complete...

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

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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