Deceptive Practices news and trends

CFPB Orders Prehired to Pay $30 Million, Cease Operations
CFPB // November 20, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in collaboration with 11 states, has announced an enforcement action against Prehired, a Delaware-based company that has filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Amazon Counters FTC Lawsuit Allegations on Deceptive Practices
Amazon // October 19, 2023

Amazon is asking a Seattle judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), saying the case “fails in its entirety.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

FTC Alleges New York Small-Business Lenders Deceived SMBs And Nonprofits
Security & Fraud // June 10, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission sued two New York small-business lenders Wednesday (June 10) for allegedly using deceptive terms in loans to companies, nonprofits, religious groups and medical offices, and threatening violence and personal-asset seizures to collect funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Trial Attorney Rogge Dunn Targets Lenders With Class-Action Lawsuits

December 13, 2023
Trial attorney Rogge Dunn has filed two class-action lawsuits against lenders alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, negligent misrepresentation and gross negligence against Texas homeowners. 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 […]

CFPB Orders Prehired to Pay $30 Million, Cease Operations

November 20, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in collaboration with 11 states, has announced an enforcement action against Prehired, a Delaware-based company that has filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Get the Full Story Complete...

Amazon Counters FTC Lawsuit Allegations on Deceptive Practices

October 19, 2023
Amazon is asking a Seattle judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), saying the case “fails in its entirety.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

FTC Alleges New York Small-Business Lenders Deceived SMBs And Nonprofits

June 10, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission sued two New York small-business lenders Wednesday (June 10) for allegedly using deceptive terms in loans to companies, nonprofits, religious groups and medical offices, and threatening...