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By Federal Newswire | Mar 27, 2025
Cleo AI, an online provider of cash advances, has agreed to a $17 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that it misled consumers regarding availability and timing of funds.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 26, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Taylor C. Hoogendoorn as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition and Katherine White as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an upcoming workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families."
By Federal Newswire | Mar 24, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against operators of a deceptive business opportunity, resulting in permanent bans and financial penalties.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 20, 2025
Four defendants, including two consulting companies and their owners, have pleaded guilty to participating in a bid rigging scheme that involved budget and procurement consulting services for New York City Public Schools.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 19, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has released a statement regarding the departure of former Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2025
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal court has temporarily halted Click Profit, an online business opportunity scheme.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2025
Children today often spend significant time online, engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing games, and texting friends.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 17, 2025
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff have reiterated their opposition to the proposed merger between Union Hospital, Inc. and Terre Haute Regional Hospital, L.P. The FTC urged the Indiana Department of Health to deny the hospitals' application for...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 14, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it returned $337.3 million to consumers in 2024 as a result of its law enforcement actions.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $934,000 in refunds to consumers affected by shipment delays from the online used car dealer Vroom.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 12, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers and their spouses, who were misled by Career Step's deceptive advertising practices.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 10, 2025
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released for 2024 shows a significant rise in consumer-reported losses due to fraud, totaling over $12.5 billion.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 10, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into purchasing computer repair services by two tech support companies.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 7, 2025
A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of a business opportunity and credit repair scam known as "Growth Cave," following a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 6, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $905,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Pure Green Coffee, a weight loss product falsely advertised by NPB Advertising.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 6, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action to prevent GTCR BC Holdings, LLC from acquiring Surmodics, Inc. The FTC claims the merger would consolidate over half of the market for outsourced hydrophilic coatings, which are...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 6, 2025
A closed commission meeting took place on March 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration are collaborating to offer a free webinar during National Consumer Protection Week.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has achieved an initial victory in its legal battle against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman.
