The chairman highlighted the progress the commission has made in the past year. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador recently testified before the Senate…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force
The new group will unify competition and consumer protection efforts across agency offices and collaborate with federal partners. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the formation…
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FCC Seeks Public Feedback on Live Sports Broadcasting
The transition from live sports broadcasting on traditional televisions to streaming platforms is brought into question. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment regarding the transition…
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FTC and 11 States Reach Settlement with Walmart over Deceptive Spark Driver Earnings Claims
The lawsuit claims that workers have lost millions of dollars due to deceptive practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and numerous states, such as Colorado, Michigan and Utah,…
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FDA Announces Recall of Shredded Cheese Due to Metal Contamination
Over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese have been recalled due to the potential for metal fragment contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Great Lakes Cheese…
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Court Halts Tax Debt Relief Scheme that Impersonated Federal Agencies
FTC action targets operators accused of misleading consumers with false government claims. A federal court has temporarily stopped the operations of American Tax Service (ATS) and several affiliated…
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FTC and States Shut Down Fraudulent Fundraising Scheme
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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