Tag: federal_trade_commission
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FTC Requires Publicis to Keep LiveRamp Open to Rivals in Acquisition Deal
FTC order requires Publicis to give neutral, nondiscriminatory access to LiveRamp products and build firewalls blocking access to LiveRamp customer data before completing its acquisition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and Internet Federal Trade CommissionPublicis Groupe S.A.LiveRamp Holdings Inc.acquisitiondigital advertisingmedia agency servicesaudience data services
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FTC Report to Congress Highlights Investment Scams Targeting Older Adults
The FTC has issued its annual report to Congress on protecting older adults, finding that older Americans report losing far more money to investment scams than to any other fraud type.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade Commissionolder adultsinvestment scamsfraud reportsconsumer protection
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FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Playground Rival Burke
The FTC has sued to stop Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower from buying BCI Burke, alleging the deal would raise prices and cut innovation in commercial playground equipment.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Federal Trade CommissionPlayPowerBCI BurkePlatinum Equitymerger challengeplayground equipmentantitrust
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FTC Sues Ticket Broker REPS & Company Over Illegal Ticket-Buying Tactics
The FTC alleges REPS & Company Inc. bypassed ticket-issuer security measures to buy millions of tickets to high-demand live events, reselling them at a significant profit.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionREPS & Company Inc.ticket brokerlive eventsticket purchasing limitslawsuitconsumer protection
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FTC Sends $9.8 Million to Consumers Harmed by Walmart Wire Transfer Scams
The FTC is paying out more than $9.8 million to consumers harmed by Walmart's alleged failure to stop scammers who used its wire transfer services to take hundreds of millions of dollars.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalBanking Federal Trade CommissionWalmartwire transfer scamsconsumer refundsscammersProduct Recall
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FTC Sues Digital Forensics Over Alleged Sextortion Relief Scheme
Federal court halts Digital Forensics Corporation and its CEO amid FTC allegations they defrauded consumers out of millions with false sextortion assistance promises and deceptive reviews.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalUSAFederal Government Federal Trade CommissionDigital Forensics Corporation LLCsextortion assistance servicesdeceptive review practicesFederal courtconsumer fraud
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FTC and Seven States Seek to Hold Martin Shkreli in Contempt Over Alleged Lifetime Pharma Ban Violations
Federal Trade Commission and seven states ask a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt, alleging he repeatedly violated a 2022 order banning him from the pharmaceutical industry for life.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentHealth Martin ShkreliFederal Trade Commissioncontemptpharmaceutical industrylifetime ban2022 court orderpharma
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FTC Settles With Greenway Auto Group Over Misleading Price Ads
Greenway Auto Group will now show the actual price consumers must pay in its vehicle ads, settling an FTC lawsuit over prices advertised thousands of dollars below what was charged.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalGeneral PoliticsFederal Government Federal Trade CommissionGreenway Auto Groupprice transparencyauto dealershipfalse prize mailersconsumer protectionsettlement
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FTC Returns More Than $15.8 Million to Consumers Misled by Cash Advance App Cleo AI
The FTC is sending over $15.8 million to consumers affected by Cleo AI's deceptive cash advance claims and hard-to-cancel subscriptions, following charges over its marketing practices.
BusinessLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetFinancial Markets Federal Trade CommissionCleo AIcash advance appconsumer refundsdeceptive marketingsubscription cancellationsWashington, DC
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FTC Secures Fair Pricing Protections in Action Against Major Wholesale T-Shirt Distributors
The FTC secured changes to a partnership agreement between Gildan Activewear SRL and distributor S&S Holdings LLC, protecting small businesses and consumers from unfair, discriminatory pricing practices.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalTradeEconomy Federal Trade CommissionGildan Activewear SRLS&S Holdings LLCRobinson-Patman Actwholesale T-shirt distributionpricing practicessmall businesses
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FTC Sends $100,000 in Refunds to GOAT Customers Over Deceptive Shipping and Refund Policies
The FTC is mailing more than $100,000 in redress payments to consumers deceived by online marketplace GOAT, which allegedly failed to honor refund policies and broke a shipping rule.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Federal Trade CommissionGOATredress paymentsrefund policiesshipping practicesonline marketplaceconsumer protection
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Premier Martial Arts Franchisor to Pay $1.85 Million in FTC Settlement
Premier Franchising Group and Franchise Fastlane settle FTC charges of deceptive claims and Franchise Rule violations, paying $1.85 million and offering some franchisees cancellation options.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionPremier Franchising Group LLCFranchise Fastlane LLCPremier Martial ArtsFranchise RuleFranchise settlementConsumer protection
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FTC Warns 24 Major Healthcare Companies Over Deceptive Pricing
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to 24 of the nation's largest healthcare services companies, reminding them they must give patients timely, accurate and complete pricing information.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionAndrew N. Fergusonhealthcare pricingdeceptive pricinghospitalsconsumer protection
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FTC Settlement with Southern Glazer's Targets Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small Businesses
The FTC has secured a settlement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits over alleged illegal price discrimination, aiming to help small retailers compete with large chains.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalEconomyTrade Federal Trade CommissionSouthern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLCprice discriminationsettlementsmall businesseswine and spirits distributionretail competition
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FTC and Utah, Nevada Attorneys General Sue Lens.com Over Deceptive Pricing
Federal Trade Commission and two state attorneys general allege Lens.com hid a bogus "taxes & fees" charge that often doubles the price of contact lenses for consumers.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Federal Trade CommissionLens.com Inc.deceptive pricingcontact lensesUtah Attorney GeneralNevada Attorney Generallawsuit
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Social Security Administration Warns of Fast-Growing QR Code and Barcode Payment Scam
SSA OIG alerts the public to scammers posing as police or federal agents who demand payment via barcodes and QR codes loaded with money at retail stores.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationQR code phishingbarcode scamOffice of the Inspector Generalgift card scamvoice cloningFederal Trade Commission
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FTC and States Secure Settlement With Corteva to Lower Pesticide Prices for Farmers
The FTC and a coalition of state attorneys general have reached a settlement with pesticide maker Corteva Inc. that is expected to bring lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalAgricultureTrade Federal Trade CommissionCorteva Inc.pesticide pricesantitrust casesettlement agreementAmerican farmersstate attorneys general
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FTC Amends Rules of Practice, Creates American Competition Enforcement Division
The FTC has amended its Rules of Practice to align with the FTC Act and reflect organizational changes, including the creation of the American Competition Enforcement Division, and to fix minor errors.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Federal Trade CommissionRules of PracticeFTC ActAmerican Competition Enforcement DivisionFederal RegisterGovernment Regulation
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Updating Impersonation Rule to Address Platforms' Role in Scams
The FTC is considering whether to update its Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses or take other action against ad-optimization practices that may further impersonation scams.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade Commissionimpersonation scamsRule on Impersonation of Government and Businessesonline platformsad-optimizationpublic commentconsumer protection
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FTC Backs Education Department Plan to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education's proposed accreditation reforms, saying more competition among accreditors could lower costs and improve quality for millions of American students.
Politics and GovernmentEducationFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionDepartment of Educationhigher education accreditationaccreditation agencieshigher education costscompetition
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Constant Contact Details How It Handles Customers' Contact Data
Constant Contact says it never emails customer contact lists for its own purposes, acts only on customer instructions, and offers unsubscribe and abuse-reporting options for recipients.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesMedia Constant Contactdata privacycustomer contact dataemail marketingData Privacy FrameworkunsubscribeFederal Trade CommissionVirginia GovernorReston
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FleetCor to Pay $100 Million Over Hidden Fuel Card Fees
FleetCor, now known as Corpay, and its CEO will pay $100 million to settle FTC claims it charged small businesses undisclosed fees and misled them about fuel card savings.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets FleetCorCorpayFederal Trade Commissionfuel cardsunauthorized feessmall businessesFTC Act
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FTC Hits Amway With $225 Million in Historic Multilevel Marketing Action
Amway and two affiliates will pay $225 million to settle FTC and Washington state allegations of unfair and deceptive tactics used to recruit members into its multilevel marketing opportunity.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy AmwayFederal Trade Commissionmultilevel marketingWorld Wide GroupLeadership Team DevelopmentWashingtondeceptive business practices
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FTC: Amazon to Accelerate and Expand Payouts in $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement
Amazon will speed up and widen payments to eligible consumers under last year's $2.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime subscription enrollment and cancellation practices.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetEconomy Federal Trade CommissionAmazonAmazon Primesettlementconsumer paymentssubscriptionsProduct Recall
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FTC Moves to Block Anticompetitive Ties in Beretta-Ruger Deal
The FTC accepted a proposed consent order resolving antitrust concerns over a stock purchase agreement between firearm makers Beretta Holding and Sturm, Ruger & Co.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal Trade CommissionBeretta Holding S.A.Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.Clayton Actantitrustfirearm manufacturersconsent order
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FTC Publishes Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers
Federal Trade Commission staff issue frequently asked questions on price transparency to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalTransportationEconomy Federal Trade Commissionprice transparencyauto dealersautomobile industryFTC Actconsumer protectionWashington DC
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Social Security Administration Warns Beneficiaries: 'Never Let Anyone Help You Move Your Money'
SSA scam alert warns beneficiaries of callers posing as bank or government employees who coach victims through moving money to "protect" it, sometimes over hours-long calls.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security Administrationscam alertbank fraudidentity theftbeneficiariesFederal Trade Commissionmoney transfer
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Alaska Joins Bipartisan Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Deceptive Ad Auctions
Alaska Acting Attorney General Cori Mills joins 22 states and the FTC in suing Amazon, alleging it secretly overcharged about 1.2 million advertising customers through manipulated ad auctions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEducationEnergyLegalState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Amazon lawsuitCori MillsMike DunleavyAlaska Career GuidePatriot Day 2026Federal Trade CommissionAlaskaOffice of the Alaska Governor
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FTC Seeks Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Proposed 2027 Budget
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's proposed 2027 budget, which has been submitted to the Commission and published in the Federal Register.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Federal Trade CommissionHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority2027 budgetFederal Registerpublic commentGovernmentSports
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FTC Rescinds Obsolete Health App Data Breach Policy
The FTC has withdrawn its 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices, deeming the guidance obsolete and unnecessary. This action streamlines the Commission's regulatory framework by removing outdated directives.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionHealth AppsConnected DevicesData BreachPolicyRegulationObsolete