Federal Trade Commission
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Recent News About Federal Trade Commission
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is collaborating with libraries nationwide to offer resources aimed at helping individuals identify, avoid, and report scams. The initiative includes a series of office hours where participants can discuss consumer protection topics and explore programming ideas.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual open meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024.
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Commissioner Ferguson's office and the Travel Management Coalition are set to engage in a virtual ex parte meeting.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform, accusing the company of misleading consumers.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the 2025 budget for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against the online cash advance app Dave, accusing it of misleading marketing practices.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $17 million in refunds to consumers affected by the actions of Brigit, an online cash advance provider.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a debt collection company based in Georgia, and its owner, Kenneth Redon III.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.5 million to consumers who were misled by Credit Karma's credit offers.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $1 million in refunds to consumers affected by Rhinelander Auto Center's alleged unlawful fees and discriminatory financing practices.
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An evidentiary hearing is scheduled to take place before Administrative Law Judge Dania L. Ayoubi in the matter involving Tapestry, Inc., and Capri Holdings Limited.
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A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of a business opportunity scam that allegedly defrauded consumers of over $12 million through false promises of profits from selling goods on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against rideshare company Lyft for allegedly making deceptive claims about driver earnings.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment on the proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Assessment Methodology Rule.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are hosting a free webinar to help library patrons identify and avoid holiday scams. As the holiday shopping season approaches, scammers are also preparing to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals.
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A prehearing scheduling conference is set to take place before Judge D. Michael Chappell concerning the matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, and others under Docket 9437. This conference will address issues related to insulin.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected a motion from H&R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge presiding over a hearing related to a complaint against the company. The complaint involves allegations of deceptive and unfair practices by the tax preparation firm.
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The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Second Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on October 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This one-day event aims to bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Qargo Coffee and its founders for not disclosing essential information required by the Franchise Rule. This includes a founder's connection to the burger franchise BurgerIM, which left potential franchisees uninformed about crucial investment details.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new "click-to-cancel" rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to terminate recurring subscriptions and memberships. This rule mandates that sellers must make cancellation as straightforward as the initial sign-up process. Most provisions of this rule will become effective 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register.