Operators of a vehicle donation program face bans and financial penalties after misleading donors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by 22 agencies from 19 states, has halted…
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FTC and States File Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Ticketing Practices
Complaint alleges coordination with brokers, deceptive pricing, and inflated resale fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of seven states have sued Live Nation Entertainment…
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FTC Announces Temu to Pay Settlement for INFORM Act Violations
Federal regulators say the online marketplace failed to provide clear reporting tools and seller information required by law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Whaleco, Inc., operator…
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FCC Alerts Consumers to Robocall Scam Offering Internet Discounts
The agency directs the public to file reports of scams to local law enforcement and the FCC. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a scam alert to inform…
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21 Countries Suspend Delivery Service of “De Minimis“ Packages to United States
The President’s executive order implements the end of the exemption that CBP stated put American businesses at a disadvantage. Postal carriers from around the globe have suspended package…
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Transportation Department Launches New Online Portal for Air Travel Complaints
ACERS replaces decades-old system, offering faster processing and stronger data protections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a modernized online system for submitting and processing…
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FTC Issues Alert Regarding “Protect Your Money“ Scams
The agency stated, “No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone.“ The Federal…
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FTC Issues Warnings to Eye Care Providers Over Prescription Rule Violations
37 prescribers and one major vision group cautioned following consumer complaints over illegal fees for prescription access. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 37 contact…
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FTC Warns Ticket Site Ahead of NFL Schedule Release
The agency’s letter outlined penalties for noncompliance to regulation requiring total ticket pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning letter to StubHub, the country’s largest ticket…
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President Signs Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
He said the U.S. will “no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from big pharma.” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday to lower prescription drug…
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