The FTC and Advisory Group work to address fraud targeting the elderly as over $1.9 billion lost to scams in 2023. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released…
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FTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule for Business Subscription Services
Chairwoman says canceling subscriptions must be “at least as easy” as signing up. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule requiring businesses to make canceling subscription services…
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Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Panama Join FTC’s International Agreement
The new partners will enhance cross-border collaboration on consumer protections from fraud and illegal practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica,…
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CFPB Warns Medical Debt Collectors Against Collecting Inaccurate Debts
The agency will take action against double billing, insufficient documentation, and false filings. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a legal guidance for medical debt collectors,…
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Transportation Department Fines Air Canada for Violating FAA Airspace Restrictions
The airline operated flights over restricted areas carrying United Airlines’ code. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights in regions restricted…
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DOJ Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
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CFPB Warns Banks of Overdraft Fee Consent Requirements in New Guidance
Attempts to reign in “phantom opt-in” agreements in updated legal interpretation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guidance this month, cautioning banks not to charge…
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SEC Fines Keurig $1.5 Million For False Recyclability Claims
The company violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the provision of information to investors. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a settlement had been reached…
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Security camera firm settles allegations of lax data protection and misleading marketing practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that security camera company Verkada implement a comprehensive…
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CBP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Warn of Back-To-School Counterfeit Supplies
Agencies say that counterfeit products can “cause real harm to consumers and families.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce published recommendations to…
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