Would establish a focus on platform and tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice proposed updated guidelines for mergers, opening the draft up for…
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FTC Bans and Fines Telemarketing Scammers
The deceptive marketing of fraudulent auto warranty sales defrauded consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is imposing penalties upon the operators of a fraudulent telemarketing scheme, which scammed…
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FTC Warns Consumers of Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
Imposters make claims of contest wins or money owed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released an alert to consumers about the increase in scammers impersonating FTC staff…
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Cryptocurrency Company Settles with FTC
Celsius Network used customer funds for operational purposes and high-risk investments. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, which permanently bans…
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FTC and FDA Warn Companies Selling Copycat Delta-8 THC
The joint effort by federal agencies seeks to protect consumers from the potentially harmful ingredient. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have…
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Publishers Clearing House Agrees to Settle with FTC
Feds brought a lawsuit against the company for deceptive practices and misleading marketing. Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has agreed to pay a $18.5 million settlement after the Federal…
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FTC Takes Action Against Amazon
The complaint cites deceptive Prime enrollment and difficult cancellation policies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against Amazon, Inc. for engaging in fraudulent practices related…
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FTC Supports Regulations to Protect Postsecondary Students
Agency comments on Education Department’s efforts to counter deceptive practices in higher education. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection expressed support for the U.S. Department…
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FTC Appeals Dismissal of Antitrust Case to 2nd Circuit
Maintains “pay-for-delay” practice by a pharmaceutical company violates antitrust law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed a federal district court’s dismissal of an antitrust case. The commission…
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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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