Tag: FTC

As scams continue to proliferate across phone lines, emails, and social media, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sounding the alarm on the deceptive tactics scammers use to prey on unsuspecting victims. From impersonating government officials to posing as desperate loved ones, fraudsters weave elaborate tales designed to extract money or sensitive personal information. Today,…

A coalition of powerful business organizations, including cable TV lobby groups, has taken the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to court, seeking to dismantle new “click-to-cancel” rules designed to simplify subscription cancellations for millions of Americans. The lawsuit, filed this week with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, pits the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the U.S.…

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appointed Jake Denton, a former tech policy researcher from the conservative Heritage Foundation, as its new chief technology officer. Denton announced his appointment on X, replacing Stephanie Nguyen, who was appointed in 2022 under former FTC Chair Lina Khan. The position of chief technologist was first established during…

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has today unveiled a groundbreaking final rule aimed at eliminating “junk fees” in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging sectors. This rule specifically targets bait-and-switch pricing and other deceptive practices that obscure total costs with hidden fees, which have long been criticized for misleading consumers and stifling competition among honest businesses.…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against data brokers Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla, banning them from collecting, using, and selling sensitive location data of Americans. The FTC alleges that these companies violated consumer privacy by tracking and selling information that could reveal individuals’ visits to healthcare facilities, military bases, places of worship,…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is strengthening its fight against tech support scams with new rules that expand its authority to pursue scammers even when consumers initiate the call. This move aims to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly older adults and those navigating the world of cord-cutting, who are often targeted by these deceptive schemes. Expanding…

A coalition of industry groups representing cable, internet, home security, and online advertising companies has filed a lawsuit challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” rule. The lawsuit, filed in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, argues that the rule exceeds the FTC’s authority and lacks sufficient evidence…

Today, the FTC announced that it had shut down a sweepstakes scam that took in over $28 million from customers in the United States and other parts of the world. The FTC first filed a complaint against the owners of the sweepstakes program, Matthew Pisoni, Marcus Pradel, and John Leon, in 2015. They would tell…