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FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
News // November 27, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam
Security & Fraud // October 10, 2024

The FTC is refunding $449,000 to victims of a telemarketing scam involving extended automobile warranties. 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....

CFPB Reaches $2.7 Billion Settlement With Credit Repair Firms
CFPB // August 28, 2023

America’s biggest credit repair companies could be forced to give up telemarketing. 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: Walmart ‘Turned Blind Eye’ to Telemarketing Rule Violations
Walmart // July 02, 2023

Federal regulators have offered new details in a legal action involving Walmart’s money-transfer operations. 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...

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Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations

June 16, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (June 16) that Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, will pay $5 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the organizations processed payments for deceptive tech-support schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams

November 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam

October 10, 2024
The FTC is refunding $449,000 to victims of a telemarketing scam involving extended automobile warranties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB Reaches $2.7 Billion Settlement With Credit Repair Firms

August 28, 2023
America’s biggest credit repair companies could be forced to give up telemarketing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...