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'A Real Uphill Battle': Meta's Antitrust Trial Is Happening Now. Here's What to Know.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the first witness.
'Passive Income' Amazon AI 'Scheme' Allegedly Scammed Customers Out of at Least $14 Million, According to the FTC
The case is the latest in the FTC's crusade against automation companies.
The FTC Says a Major Ratings Website Published 'Fake' Reviews — Here's How to Avoid It Happening to Your Business
The site has over 130,000 businesses on its platform.
Federal Judge Blocks FTC's Noncompete Ban 2 Weeks Before It Would Have Taken Effect — Here's Why
About 30 million Americans are under noncompete agreements.
The FTC Is Banning Businesses From Writing, Buying Their Own Reviews and Bot Followers
The FTC has a new rule to combat fake reviews.
'Adobe Literally Will Not Let Me Cancel:' U.S. Justice Department Sues Adobe Over Subscription Policies
The DOJ is calling out Adobe's hidden fees and its cancellation policies in a new lawsuit.
Ring Camera Owners Will Receive $5.6 Million in Payments After FTC-Amazon Settlement. Here's How Many Customers Are Eligible — And How They'll Get the Cash.
The payouts are a result of a June 2023 settlement with Amazon over privacy violation allegations against the camera company.
Amazon Used a 'Secret Algorithm' to Inflate Prices by Over $1 Billion, FTC Says
The complaint claims Amazon employed the "Project Nessie" algorithm to manipulate competitors.
Social Media Fraud Is On the Rise — And Even the Most Savvy Are Getting Scammed. Here Are the Most Common.
One in four individuals who reported being scammed since 2021 said it originated on social media, amounting to $2.7 billion in losses, per the FTC.
FTC Proposes Rule to Crack Down on Fake Reviews and Deceptive Marketing Tactics
As much as 30-40% of online reviews are fake, according to a new report.
The FTC Is Suing Amazon For Allegedly Signing Up Customers For Prime Without Their Consent
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Wednesday for the "company's knowing failure to address non-consensual subscriptions and cancellation trickery."
Microsoft to Pay $20 Million Settlement for 'Illegally' Retaining Children's Information
The Federal Trade Commission says Microsoft violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting children who signed up for its Xbox system's information and failing to obtain parental consent.
Amazon Will Pay Over $30 Million For Alleged Privacy Violations With Amazon Ring and Alexa Devices
The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) in regard to its data deletion practices.
FTC Cracks Down on Student Loan Schemes That Scammed Borrowers Out of $12 Million
The two companies claimed to be affiliated with the Department of Education.
'Click to Cancel' Rule Could End the Cycle of Subscription Traps
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that intends to make it just as easy for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions as it was to sign up.