FTC and CFPB to implement actions to follow the president’s lead. President Joe Biden gave a speech from the White House Rose Garden this week, addressing the pervasive…
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NHTSA Expanding Investigation into Faulty Ford “Nano” Engines
Preliminary evaluation opens inquiry into 2.7 L and 3.0 L engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation of 2021 Ford Broncos to include…
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DOJ Distributes $40 Million to Victims of Western Union Scams
The second round of distributions from the Western Union Remission Fund. The Department of Justice distributed $40 million to 25,000 victims of fraud perpetuated through and by the…
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FTC Imposes Fines TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate for Deceptive Practices
Background report providers to pay $5.8 million for misleading consumers and violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined the background report companies…
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FTC Permanently Bars Roomster Over Fake Reviews
Consumers were defrauded by the company offering fictitious listings. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement permanently prohibiting Roomster Corp. and its owners from purchasing or…
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FTC Charges Experian Over Unsolicited Email Violations
Consumers were not provided with an opt-out for marketing communications. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that California-based Experian Consumer Services (ECS), also known as ConsumerInfo.com, has been…
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FTC Freezes Assets of Impersonators of U.S. Education Department
California-based companies allegedly scammed student borrowers seeking debt relief. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against those who offered student borrowers fraudulent debt relief. According to…
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FTC Proposes Amplifier Rule Amendment
Updates would clarify amplifier power output for accurate consumer comparison. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed amendments to its Amplifier Rule, which is intended to help consumers…
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FTC and HHS Warn Health Providers of Privacy Risks
Online tracking technology poses a risk to telehealth websites and mobile apps. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for…
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A claims process is available via the commission website. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently introduced a claims process for consumers who purchased DreamCloud mattresses and were influenced…
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