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FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial
Amazon // March 12, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement
Regulation // December 09, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $72 million in refunds to consumers as part of a December 2022 settlement with Epic Games. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

FTC Launches Claims Process for False Credit Karma ‘Preapprovals’
Consumer Finance // December 05, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it wants to help consumers hurt by misleading “preapproval” Credit Karma offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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India Asks eCommerce Platforms to Remove ‘Dark Patterns’ That Deceive Customers

May 28, 2025
India’s government has reportedly sent more than 400 notices to eCommerce platforms and retailers, asking them to remove “dark patterns” that deceive customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

FTC: Staffing Cuts Could Delay Amazon Trial

March 12, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says staffing cuts could delay its case against Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement

December 09, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $72 million in refunds to consumers as part of a December 2022 settlement with Epic Games. Get the Full Story Complete...

FTC Launches Claims Process for False Credit Karma ‘Preapprovals’

December 05, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it wants to help consumers hurt by misleading “preapproval” Credit Karma offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...