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FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme
FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme
September 17, 2024  |  Legal

Defendants who allegedly enrolled consumers, without their knowledge, into continuity plans for products they did not buy will forfeit assets valued at $40 million and...

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FTC to Use PayPal to Send Refunds in FloatMe Settlement
FTC to Use PayPal to Send Refunds in FloatMe Settlement
September 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin sending refunded money via PayPal to consumers it said were harmed by online cash advance provider FloatMe. Get...

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FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
FTC Reports Tenfold Increase in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
September 03, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

As bitcoin ATMs have been installed in more locations, they have become a “payment portal for scammers,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a...

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FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers
August 26, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
August 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Kroger Promises Product Price Cuts If Albertsons Merger Approved
Kroger Promises Product Price Cuts If Albertsons Merger Approved
August 15, 2024  |  Retail

Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Offers Support to Epic Games in Battle With Google
FTC Offers Support to Epic Games in Battle With Google
August 13, 2024  |  Legal

The FTC has offered support to Epic Games in that company’s legal battle with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FTC Announces Proposed Settlements With Financial Education Services
FTC Announces Proposed Settlements With Financial Education Services
August 05, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced proposed settlements in a case involving the owners and operators of credit repair operation Financial Education Services (FES). Get the...

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This Week in AI: From Meta’s Ads to Apple’s Mobile Makeover, Big Tech Bets Big on AI
This Week in AI: From Meta’s Ads to Apple’s Mobile Makeover, Big Tech Bets Big...
August 02, 2024  |  News

Industry giants are going all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), with Meta, Apple and Nvidia leading the charge. As the FTC ramps up oversight and ethical...

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