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FTC issues $934K in refunds over Vroom delivery failures
Antitrust

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.


FTC issues refunds over deceptive ads by Career Step targeting servicemembers
Antitrust

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.


Consumer-reported fraud losses hit record high according to new FTC data
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released for 2024 shows a significant rise in consumer-reported losses due to fraud, totaling over $12.5 billion.


FTC returns $25.5 million after tech support scam
Antitrust

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.


FTC halts Growth Cave's alleged scam operations following legal action
Antitrust

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).


FTC issues refunds for deceptive Pure Green Coffee ads
Antitrust

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.


FTC sues GTCR over planned acquisition of Surmodics
Antitrust

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...


Commission holds closed meeting for nonpublic law enforcement matter
Antitrust

A closed commission meeting took place on March 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT.


FTC and VA host webinar on protecting veterans' benefits from scams
Antitrust

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.


FTC secures initial win against Seek Capital in finance scheme case
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has achieved an initial victory in its legal battle against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman.


Court halts alleged phantom debt collection operation after FTC lawsuit
Antitrust

A federal court has issued a temporary halt to a phantom debt collection scheme and frozen its assets following a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC orders contractor to end no-hire agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that requires Planned Building Services and its affiliated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements.


FTC forms task force to tackle unfair labor-market practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a Joint Labor Task Force aimed at addressing deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive practices in the labor market that adversely affect American workers.


FTC initiates refund process for deceived Avast customers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is distributing claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast, which was marketed with deceptive privacy claims.


FTC halts Gravity Defyer's unsupported pain-relief claims; imposes penalties
Antitrust

Gravity Defyer Medical Technology Corporation and its owner, Alexander Elnekaveh, have been ordered to cease making unsupported claims about the pain-relief benefits of their footwear.


FTC investigates tech platform censorship impact
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to examine how technology platforms may limit users' access to services based on their speech or affiliations.


FTC issues $19.8M refunds due to Aqua Finance's deceptive practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $19.8 million in refunds to consumers affected by deceptive sales practices of Aqua Finance, a company specializing in household water treatment funding.


FTC appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced new appointments within the agency's leadership.


FTC announces implementation of joint 2023 merger guidelines with DOJ
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the joint 2023 Merger Guidelines by the FTC and Department of Justice are now in effect.


FTC announces new policy limiting ties with American Bar Association
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced a significant policy change regarding the agency's relationship with the American Bar Association (ABA).