The lawsuit was over deceptive tactics to get consumers to subscribe to Prime and difficulties in canceling. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with Amazon last…
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DOJ Seizes Over 2.1 Million Illegal Vape Products
The department continues targeting the sale of illicit flavored e-cigarettes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of 2.1 million illegal flavored e-cigarettes from five distributors and…
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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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Canada Drops Digital Service Tax to Continue Trade Talks with Administration
President Trump had suspended discussions after that nation vowed to implement the tax. Canada rescinded its planned Digital Service Tax over the weekend after President Donald Trump suspended…
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DOJ Charges Armenians in Crime Syndicate for Theft of $83 Million in Amazon Cargo
Four individuals posed as Amazon truck drivers for four years. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged four people for posing as Amazon truck drivers as part of…
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Labor Department Releases March Employment Numbers
The number of jobs added to the economy exceeded expectations. The U.S. Labor Department reported that employment numbers for March exceeded the amount predicted by economics by nearly…
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CBP and Chamber of Commerce Warn of Counterfeit Goods
Shopping campaign highlights risks, offers tips to avoid fake products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have launched a nationwide campaign to…
Read MoreFDA Recalls Umary Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Sold through Amazon
One lot number was found to be contaminated with over-the-counter drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a recall on Umary-branded hyaluronic acid supplements, warning that…
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Federal Court Orders Jeweler to Reopen Refund Claims for Customers
Retailer violated settlement terms by closing portal – consumers are encouraged to act before the December 21 deadline. Harris Jewelry was found to be in violation of its…
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FTC Refunds Consumers for Deceptive Alcohol-Craving Supplement Claims
Purchasers of Sobrenix receive compensation after FTC addresses unsubstantiated health claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix,…
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