The commission has scheduled a workshop on cross-sex hormones and surgeries for July. The Federal Trade Commission may investigate medical professionals who have promoted transgender interventions for minors.…
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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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FTC and DOJ Begin Review of Federal Rules to Identify Anticompetitive Regulations
The effort follows an executive order from the president to evaluate federal regulations for oversight. Chairman Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Assistant Attorney General…
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FTC Moves to Permanently Ban Company for Threatening Consumers Over Fake Debts
Global Circulation Inc. and its owner face legal action over alleged impersonation, unlawful threats, and violations of consumer protection laws The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state…
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FTC Rule on Deceptive Fees Going into Effect
The rule targeting hidden and deceptive fees in ticketing and short-term lodging take effect Monday. The Federal Trade Commission’s rule prohibiting bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to…
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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024
Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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Andrew Ferguson, Chair, Federal Trade Commission
Andrew Ferguson, Chair, Federal Trade Commission
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FTC Increases Enforcement of Impersonation Rule
First-year actions under Impersonation Rule led to legal cases and website takedowns amid nearly $3 billion in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased enforcement of…
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Trial Begins in FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta
President Trump had originally brought the allegations against the company during his first term. The long-awaited trial began Monday in the antitrust case of President Donald Trump’s Federal…
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FTC Announces Settlement with Cash Advance Company
The lender falsely promised instant cash advances while charging higher than disclosed fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that an online cash advance company, Cleo AI, has…
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