Newly confirmed, Director Vought is set to be an important contributor to reducing federal programs and spending. White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced…
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Game Developer Settles FTC Allegations of Children’s Privacy Violations
HoYoverse faces penalties for deceptive practices in Genshin Impact, including predatory loot boxes and COPPA violations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $20 million settlement with the…
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CFPB Sues Capital One for Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion in Interest
The bureau alleges the company published misleading communications about new savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against the bank Capital One for…
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FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices
The tax prep company was ordered to repay $7 million to customers, downgrade processes, and improve transparency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement requiring H&R Block…
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CFPB Finalizes Rule Barring Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The bureau restored a provision of the 1970 Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule to block credit reports from including…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Unqualified Loans
470 victims receive compensation after Vivint Smart Homes misused credit reports to secure unauthorized financing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $500,000 in refunds to consumers…
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FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”
Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…
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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages
The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…
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CBP and Chamber of Commerce Warn of Counterfeit Goods
Shopping campaign highlights risks, offers tips to avoid fake products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have launched a nationwide campaign to…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
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