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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Federal Court Orders Jeweler to Reopen Refund Claims for Customers
Retailer violated settlement terms by closing portal – consumers are encouraged to act before the December 21 deadline. Harris Jewelry was found to be in violation of its…
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FTC Reports Decrease in Robocalls
The agency highlights progress in addressing telemarketing scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2024 shows a reduction…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Misled by Credit Karma’s False “Pre-Approval” Claims
Refunds target misleading credit offers promising high odds of approval. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $2.5 million to nearly 51,000 consumers misled by Credit…
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Federal Judge Rules Meta Must Face FTC Antitrust Case
The acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram triggered the federal suit. District Judge James Boasberg has denied Meta’s request to dismiss an antitrust case filed by the Federal Trade…
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FTC Refunds Consumers for Deceptive Alcohol-Craving Supplement Claims
Purchasers of Sobrenix receive compensation after FTC addresses unsubstantiated health claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix,…
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FTC Rule Banning Fake Online Reviews Goes Into Effect
The federal regulation is intended to protect consumers and promote fair competition in the marketplace. A new federal rule prohibiting fake online reviews went into effect this month…
Read MoreFTC Report Calls for Stronger Protections Against Fraud on Seniors
The FTC and Advisory Group work to address fraud targeting the elderly as over $1.9 billion lost to scams in 2023. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released…
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FTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule for Business Subscription Services
Chairwoman says canceling subscriptions must be “at least as easy” as signing up. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule requiring businesses to make canceling subscription services…
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DOJ Convenes Interagency Meeting on Equity in AI
Senior government officials and heads of civil rights offices meet to discuss artificial intelligence. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice held its fourth meeting on…
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