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The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual public workshop on December 18, 2024, to present real-world evidence and economic scholarship regarding modern predatory pricing strategies, and... Sign up to get e-mail updates.
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more than $72 million to consumers who were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, into making unwanted purchases. As...
News - Federal Trade Commission
Stay up to date on the latest FTC news releases announcing law enforcement actions, events, and research and advice on important consumer issues. Explore the views of the FTC Chair and Commissioners by reading their latest public remarks.
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes - Federal Trade …
Apr 23, 2024 · Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.
Federal Trade Commission Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule …
Oct 16, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. Most of the final rule’s provisions will go into effect 180 days after it …
Commission Actions | Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General have charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of...
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
FTC Proposes New Protections to Combat AI Impersonation of …
Feb 15, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit the impersonation of individuals. The proposed rule changes would extend protections of the new rule on government and business impersonation that is being finalized by the Commission today.
FTC Takes Action Against Mobilewalla for Collecting and Selling ...
Dec 3, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission will prohibit data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data, including data that reveals the identity of an individual’s private home, to settle allegations the data broker sold such information without taking reasonable steps to verify consumers’ consent.
Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake …
Aug 14, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule that will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allow the agency to seek civil penalties against knowing violators.