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Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine
Legal & Regulation // May 18, 2026

A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Cybersecurity // April 22, 2026

Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. 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,...

Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
Legal & Regulation // April 15, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement of digital ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
Bank Regulation // March 26, 2026

The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say

April 21, 2025
Just as companies are ramping up their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments in areas ranging from customer service to manufacturing, the U.S. government is seeking to break up two of the biggest AI players, which could have repercussions for AI development and investment for years to come. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud

April 16, 2025
Fraud is getting more sophisticated, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

FTC Suit vs FinTech ‘Dave’ Spotlights Conflict Over Fee Disclosures and Business Models

November 06, 2024
If the past few months have shown us anything it’s that the frictions between the regulators and the regulated — in this case, FinTechs — frequently are being played out...

Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Cliq Claims Victory in FTC Fraud Prevention Case Despite Fine

May 18, 2026
A federal judge ordered payment processing company Cliq to pay $6.5 million in a long-running case related to its fraud prevention measures. 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. By […]

FTC Shuts Down Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme

April 22, 2026
Federal regulators say they’ve temporarily halted an operation that allegedly tricks consumers seeking health insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts

April 15, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement of digital ads. Get the...

FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’

March 26, 2026
The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...