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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FDA Recalls Umary Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Sold through Amazon
One lot number was found to be contaminated with over-the-counter drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a recall on Umary-branded hyaluronic acid supplements, warning that…
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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 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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Phoenix metro area is the first to experience the Prime Air program. Amazon has begun to deliver certain items, weighing five pounds or less, in the area of…
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DOJ Charges Two Executives for Exporting U.S. Technology to Russia
E-commerce website sold millions of U.S. products to Russian customers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed criminal charges against two Virginia executives this week, accusing them of selling…
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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…
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DOJ Indicts Salesman for Transporting U.S. Mining Drills to Iran
The business circumvented licenses by claiming drills were meant for Iraq. A federal jury convicted a salesman based in the Middle East of conspiring to sell U.S. products…
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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 Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
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