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ValueClick's $2.9 Million Settlement for Misleading Ads and Data Security Failures
FTC Approves New CAN-SPAM Rule Provisions
Navigating the Pitfalls of “Free Trial” Offers
Scams in Times of Economic Uncertainty
FTC Released a Guide for CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business
Fraudulent Practices in the Age of Deceptive Marketing
FTC Takes Action Against Deceptive Negative-Option Billing Practices and What This Means for Businesses
FTC Takes Action Against Deceptive 'Free Trial' Scams, Secures $359 Million Settlement
Who's Dripping?
UPromise? It’s a promise you may not want to keep
FTC Looking for Credit Repair Marketers
Protecting Consumer Privacy on Mobile Devices
Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act
Federal Trade Commission's Revised Endorsement Guides
FTC Enforcement Isn’t a Matter of One and Done
Medifast in Contempt and is Fined $3.7 Million
FTC Serious about Enforcement of its Orders...$480m and Permanent Ban for Stipulated Order Violation
FTC Demands Substantiation
Don’t Say It Unless You Can Prove It...FTC Enforcement on Claims Substantiation
FTC Enforces Do Not Call Registry against DISH
Fine Print Footnotes - Guarantee an FTC Action
How Businesses Can Learn from the "Google Money Tree" Scam and Protect Their Reputation
SEMPO Seeks FTC Review of Search Engine Transparency
FTC Orders Data Broker Transparency Investigations
FTC Stronger Children’s Privacy / COPPA Rule Amended
FTC Clears Google of Antitrust Violations, But Faces Criticism for Inaction
Mobile App Marketers Violated FCRA
Credit Repair, Debt Relief, and Food Stamp Scammers in Contempt
Turning a Biz Opp into a Coaching Program?
Federal Job Scammers Targeted by Government Action for Violating Regulations
Debt Collection Bullies Permanently Banned
FTC Sues to Shut Down Tax Club’s $200m Scam Club
Regulators Seek $22 Million from Internet Scam Network Involving I Works and Family Members
Regulators Seek Court Order to Halt $70 Million Phone Billing Scam
Payday Loan Debt Collection Scam Dismantled by Regulators
New Guidelines for Mobile Privacy
FTC Sends $7.4 M Worth of Refund Checks to Victims of Platinum Credit Card Scheme
Fake News Sites Settle FTC Charges for $13 Million
FTC Credit Reports Study Shows 5 Percent Errors Can Be Costly
Top 12 Tips for Mobile App Developers
Understanding the Dangers of Pyramid Schemes for Businesses
FTC says a Corporation or LLC is No Shield for Fraud
Social Media Promotions and Success
Google Wallet and Play Store in Privacy Rights and Legislator Crosshairs
FTC Settles First Case with Mobile App Developer
Google, Apple, and Other Mobile App Developers Prepare for Crackdowns on Data Privacy Security
FTC Releases Video for Mobile App Developers: More Transparency Needed
Mobile Payments Report by the FTC: Cramming, Choice, and Payment Chain Encryption
Costly Cookies and the Price of DNT
Apple Enables Two-Step Verification under FTC Pressure
FTC Settles Epic History Sniffing Case
Equifax has Finally Settled with the FTC
Debt Collectors Settle $800,000 Charges
POM Wonderful: Free Speech and Advertising
Path Agrees to $800,000 FTC Settlement over COPPA Violations
FTC Warns Data Brokers that Provide Tenant Rental Histories, they May be Subject to Fair Credit Reporting Act
FTC Stops “Fair Guide” Multi-Million Dollar Rip-Offs in the U.S.
Final Order against Rent-To-Own Computer Spies Approved by the FTC
Ad Industry Called to Agree on Do Not Track Standard
FTC Announces New Online Advertising Disclosure Guidelines: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising
FTC Charges Cellphone Bill “Cramming” Scam
The FTC’s New Focus – Cramming Cases
FTC Settles Two Bogus Tech Scams, Discovers Debt Relief Scheme
FTC Sends Educational Letters to Remind Companies and App Developers about COPPA Compliance Deadline
Data Brokers Warned by FTC of Possible FCRA Violations
CBR Systems Settles FTC Data Breach Complaint: Companies Should Review Employee Data Security Practices
Voice Broadcasting Firm to Stop Transmitting Robocalls and Issues $75,000 Civil Penalty
$6.9 Million Judgment against NHS Systems Telemarketers
COPPA Compliance Date Set for July 1, 2013
FTC Issues Final Order, Settles First FCRA Case with Mobile App Developer
FTC’s Ohlhausen Warns against Baseline Privacy Law; Supports Self-Regulation
New Antitrust Investigation Opened by FTC over Google Display Ads
Payment Processor in Debt Relief Scam Charged by the FTC
Search Engine Disclosure Guidelines Updated by the FTC
FTC Issues Identity Theft Red Flag Rules Guidance
The FTC’s $7.5 M Do-Not-Call Settlement
New FTC Guidance and the Six Steps for COPPA Compliance
FTC Announces “Free” iPhone Spammer Settles Charges
FTC Bans Work-At-Home Scammers: Applies Business Opportunity Rule
Business Opportunity Scam Running Postal Job Ads Shut Down by FTC
FTC Commissioner’s New Campaign to “Reclaim Your Name” from Data Brokers
Magistrate Judge Finds Tribal Payday Lender Subject To FTC Act
Debt Collector to Pay $3.2 Million to Settle FTC Harassment Charges
Global Scam Used Gift Card Lure to Trick Consumers and Steal Personal Data
Crackdown Continues on Data Brokers for FCRA Violations
FTC Charged Medical Lab in Peer-To-Peer Data Breaches
FTC Settles $1.2m Jamster Cramming Case
Facebook’s New Privacy Policy under FTC Review
FTC Shuts Down $6 Million Business Opportunity Scheme
Debt Collector Settles for Misleading Text Messages and False Threats
Deceptive Text Message Scheme Ends with Legal Action and Penalties
Fraudulent Business Opportunity Scheme Shut Down by the FTC
Environmental Claims Under Fire: Six Companies Charged Over Biodegradable Plastics
“Google Money Tree” Payment Processor Settles with the FTC
Massive Text Spam Operation Banned by the FTC
Final Six Settle FTC Charges In ‘Rachel Robocall’ Scam
FTC Says Privacy, Security, and Choice for the “Internet of Things”
FTC Refunds Nearly $6m to Victims of Acai Berry Internet Fraud
FTC Settlement with Flashlight App Developer Sheds Light on Geolocation Data Collection
FTC Decides not to Amend Telemarketing Sales Rule
FTC Issues “Gut Check Guidance” for Spotting False Weight Loss Claims
FTC Settles with Sensa and Three Others for Bogus Weight Loss Claims
FTC and Florida AG Shut Down Medical Alert Robo calling Scam
Mortgage Relief Scammers to Pay $3.6 Million
FTC Settles with Accretive Health, Says ER is No Place for Debt Collection
Twelve Companies Settle FTC Act Violations for Non Compliance with EU Safe Harbor Rules
SMS Scammer Settles FTC Charges
Court Halts Multi-Million Dollar Work-At-Home Coaching Scam
TRENDnet Final Order Approved, First Action in Regulating the Internet of Things
Annual FTC Summary Shows Increased FDCPA Enforcement
Cross-Border Fraud Meets U.S. Enforcement: Key Insights from the FTC’s $9M Case
Judge Rules FTC has Authority over Tribal Lending
Judge Tells FTC to Reveal Data Security Standards
FTC Keeps Pressure on Safe-Harbor Enforcement as Agreement with EU Undergoes Review
Online Mortgage Lead Generator Will Pay $225,000 to Settle FTC Charges
The Cost of Deception and How the FTC’s Settlement With FHTM Sends a Strong Message to Businesses
FTC Report to Congress- Data Brokers Need More Transparency, Consumers Need More Control
Geolocation Now Under Scrutiny by FTC
A Challenge to the FTC is Defining Data Security Principles
What are the Two Things Missing in the FTC Settlement with L’oreal?
FTC Testifies on Patent Assertion Entities and Legislation, Announces Patent Troll Study
Regulators Expand Cramming Charges in Robocall & Text Message Scam
Premium Charges, Hidden Fees: FTC Accuses T-Mobile of Mobile Billing Deception
FTC Updates COPPA Compliance Guidance for Apps
Wyndham Takes FTC Battle to Appeals Court, Asks Third Circuit to Decide
Endorsing Risk: The Legal Responsibilities of Celebrity Doctors and Media Personalities
FTC announced No Changes to Negative Option Rule
How Deceptive Marketing Tactics Led to FTC Action for Email Violations
Google Money Tree Defendant to Pay $26.9 Million for Trying to Hide Assets
What Businesses Can Learn from the “Google Money Tree” Scam
FTC Recommends Five Steps to Curb Cramming
Government Affiliation Claims Under Fire: FTC Sues to Dismantle Fraudulent Credit Repair Operation
The Hidden Cost of Looking the Other Way: Payment Processors Sanctioned in iWorks Consumer Fraud Case
Green Coffee Bean Manufacturer Fails the FTC Substantiation Test!
When Promises Don’t Match Practice: FTC Holds Fandango and Credit Karma Accountable for Misleading Security Claims
Supplement Advertising Under the Microscope: FTC’s BrainStrong Action and the New Compliance Risk Landscape
Intermundo Hit for False Lead Generation Ads
FTC Working with the CFPB to take down Payday Lenders
TinyCo Pays Big FTC Fine – Warning FTC Enforcement of COPPA!
FTC Requires Online Merchants to Ship No Later than 30 Days after the Order
FTC Shuts Down Online Operation Selling Worthless High School Diplomas!
The Best Way to Avoid Head Lice is to Avoid Head to Head Contact… The Best Way to Avoid an FTC Fine is…. Claim Substantiation…Claim Substantiation….
No Really Means No -Marketers Pay $3 Million for Order Violation
$10 Million Settlement in Massive Spam Text and Robocall Scheme
TRUSTe Still Trustworthy?
State Attorney Generals Demanding Further Changes to the Telemarketing Sales Rule!
Marketing Without Evidence: Why the FTC’s $9M Action Signals Stricter Accountability for Health Claims
Still Think Registering with the Safe Harbor was a Good Idea?
Court Orders $11.9 Million Payout from Affiliate Marketing Network in Deceptive Weight-Loss Scam
FTC Closes $7 Million Fraudulent Business Opportunity Scheme
FTC's 2015 Privacy and Security Update and Key Highlights for Your Business
False Promises, Real Penalties: The Compliance Fallout from the FTC’s Green Coffee Enforcement
Affiliates, Spam, and Fraud: Why Compliance Teams Must Vet Every Digital Partner
Why Transparent Billing Practices Matter for Your Business
FTC Releases a Data Breach Response Guide For Business
Court Upholds Ruling Against Affiliate Marketing Network Behind Deceptive LeanSpa Scheme
The Hidden Compliance Risks in MLM Models: Lessons from the FTC’s $3.7M FHTM Settlement
Bogus Claims, Real Penalties: Supplement Marketers Face FTC Crackdown for Consumer Deception
Regulators Return Funds to Fraud Victims: A Reminder of the Costs of Noncompliant Business Practices
Weight Loss Supplement Scams: FTC Enforcement in Action
Why Privacy Compliance is Crucial for Your Business
Dish Network Slammed with Largest-Ever Telemarketing Fine: What Compliance Teams Must Learn Now
False Promises, Real Penalties: FTC Cracks Down on Misleading Business Coaching Telemarketers
Loan Lead Generators Under Scrutiny: What the FTC’s Case Against Blue Global Media Teaches Us About Data Transparency
Recurring Charges and Hidden Terms: FTC’s Case Sends Clear Message to Online Trial Offer Marketers
Innocent or Involved? How Payment Processors Could Be Held Liable for Facilitating Fraudulent Schemes
Influencers Beware: FTC’s Crackdown on Undisclosed Sponsorships Sets New Legal Precedents
Deceptive Online Ads No Longer Tolerated: How the FTC Is Shaping Future Marketing
Florida Supplement Sellers Resolve False Advertising Allegations
FTC's 2017 Update and Enhancing Privacy and Data Security Standards
Why Negative-Option Sales Could Lead to Big Penalties: Insights from the FTC’s Latest Settlement
New Cybersecurity Education Initiative for Small Businesses Launch by the FTC
FTC Settles Deceptive Diabetes Claim with “Nobetes” Marketers
Free Trial International Operation Halted by the FTC
Debt Relief Operator Fined and Banned from the Industry
Warning Letters Sent to Companies Selling Dietary Supplements by the FTC and FDA
FTC's 2018 Privacy and Data Security Update and Key Takeaways for Businesses
FTC Votes to Keep the CAN-SPAM Rule
What the FTC’s Consent Orders Mean for Your Marketing: The Risks of Deceptive Endorsements and Disguised Ads
Why Paid Fake Reviews Could Cost Your Business Millions: Key Compliance Insights from the FTC Case
Free-Trial and Negative Option Pitches are High on FTC Radar
The Growing Risks of Deceptive Free-Trial Offers and Lessons for Marketers
FTC Requesting Powers to Make Privacy Rules
Online Scam Data Collection in the Sights of the FTC
FTC Expands Case Against Apex Capital Group, Unveiling International Network of Deceptive Practices
Did I forget to Mention?
Does Your Privacy Policy and Website Accurately Describe Your Use of Data?
Buried Fees, Auto Billing, and Fake Sites: How FTC’s Action Against AH Media Redefines ROSCA Risk
FTC Settlement Halts Apex Capital Group’s Deceptive “Free Trial” Scheme, Returning Millions to Consumers
FTC's 2019 Privacy and Data Security Update and What You Need to Know
Payment Processor Settles FTC Charges for Enabling Deceptive “Free Trial” Scheme
False Promises and Refund Restrictions: Key Compliance Red Flags from the OTA Lawsuit
Regulatory Spotlight on Earnings Claims and Consumer Rights: What the OTA Case Means for You
Deceptive Free Trials Lead to Multi-Million Dollar Enforcement: What Compliance Teams Must Learn
Income Claims Without Evidence? OTA Case Shows the Regulatory Risks of Sales Hype
Navigating the New Frontier of AI and the FTC Guidance for Responsible Use
Deceptive Subscriptions and Hidden Fees: FTC Action Highlights High-Stakes Compliance Failures
Hey! Don’t forget the FTC’s Internet Mail Order Rule!
Deceptive Delivery Claims and Health Misinformation Lead to Major FTC Penalties
YOU HAD ONE SHOT AND YOU ARE DONE – FTC Enforcement of Prior Actions Against NutraClick
Deceptive Sales, Unsubstantiated Income Claims, and the Compliance Risks They Trigger
FTC Approves Consent Order with Marketer of Product Claiming to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 – Notice Anything Missing????
COVID Marketing Remains High Risk for ALL Products….
Third-Party Oversight Failures Spotlighted in FTC’s Crackdown on Bogus Medical Debts
Why Vendor Oversight is Essential for Protecting Consumer Data
FTC Releases a Data Breach Response Guide For Business
Supreme Court Eliminates Federal Trade Commission Ability to Scorched Earth Prosecutions…For Now…
Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape of AI in Business
FTC's 2020 Privacy and Security Update and the Key Insights for Businesses
FTC Sends $5.4 Million in Refunds to Consumers Defrauded by Online Trading Academy
FTC and FDA Take Action Against Unproven Diabetes Treatments
FTC Returns Over $1.1 Million to Consumers Scammed by Fraudulent Income Opportunity
FTC Guidelines on Negative Option Marketing and What You Need to Know
FTC Ready to Attack Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Agreements this Year?
How a Data Breach Cost Ascension: Lessons from the FTC Settlement
Loyalty Programs are Financial Incentives that Must be Disclosed!
Every Campaign Involving COVID….Gets an Aggressive Second Look!
Data Privacy Failures Prompt FTC Action Against CafePress and Its Successor
FTC Has No Authority to Fine or Shut Down Companies Anymore….Right?
The FTC Considers Changes to the Endorsement Guides
The FTC Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Telemarketing Sales Rule
Data Breach Cover-Up Leads to Major FTC Enforcement Action Against CafePress
False PPE Claims Lead to FTC Enforcement Under Mail Order Rule
Kochava Faces FTC Lawsuit for Exposing Users’ Visits to Sensitive Locations
Deceptive Housing Listings and Fake Reviews Land Roomster in Hot Water with FTC and States
Inflation is the Latest Reason for Increased FTC Fines!
Regulatory Shake-Up: FTC Targets Non-Compete Clauses
GoodRx Faces $1.5M Fine in Historic FTC Privacy Case
Negative Option Marketers Beware – the FTC is Deceptively Promoting a New Rule
700 Marketing Companies Could Face Civil Penalties – FTC Going After Product Claims!
Why Did the FTC put 700 Advertisers on Notice?
Why was April 14, an Important Date?
FTC Refunds $1 Million to Consumers Defrauded by Deceptive 'Free Trial' Offers
What the FTC Settlement with Premom Means for Businesses Handling Sensitive Health Data
FTC Settlement with 1Health.io Highlights Urgent Need for Data Privacy and Security in Genetic Testing
FTC Proposes New Rule to Ban Fake Reviews, Endorsements, and Deceptive Practices in Digital Marketing
FTC and State Attorney Generals Coming After Lead Generators!
Experian Pays $650,000 for CAN-SPAM Violations: Key Takeaways for Email Marketing Compliance
Automators AI Shut Down for Deceptive Business Practices and $22M Fraud
Roomster Settles Over Fake Reviews and Listings: $36M Penalty for Deceptive Practices
Hey Dude, Inc. to Pay $1.95 Million for Suppressing Reviews and Violating Consumer Protection Rules
Lurn Hit with $2.5M Penalty for False Claims in Business Coaching Programs
FTC Amends Safeguards Rule that will Require Reporting of Data Security Breaches by Non-Banking Financial Institutions
Navigating the Risks of Negative Option Marketing and the Lessons from the Gopalkrishna Pai Case
Rite Aid Faces Ban on Facial Recognition Technology Following FTC Settlement
‘Blueprint to Wealth’ Scam Shut Down: Exploiting Vulnerable Consumers
FTC’s Report on AI: Key Takeaways from the October 2023 Roundtable and What it Means for Creators
FTC Issues First-Ever Ban on Selling Sensitive Location Data, Targeting Major Data Brokers
The Cost of Deceptive Marketing and What It Means for Your Business
FTC Challenges InMarket’s Unlawful Use and Sale of Precise Location Data
Quietly Changing Your Terms of Service Could Be Unfair or Deceptive
Strengthening Your Data Security with Lessons from Blackbaud’s FTC Settlement
FTC Strikes $21.7M Deal in Crackdown on Deceptive AI E-Commerce Scheme
FTC Expands Telemarketing Protections with New Safeguards Against Fraud and AI-Driven Scams
The Importance of Transparent Data Practices and Avast’s $16.5 Million Settlement and the Future of Consumer Privacy
FTC's 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update and Key Actions and Initiatives
Data Brokers X-Mode and Outlogic Hit with Restrictions Over Sale of Sensitive Location Data
Finalization of the Health Breach Notification Rule Changes by the FTC
Monument, Inc. Settles with the FTC for a $2.5 Million Penalty
Protecting Your Business from Data Security Failures and Insights from Blackbaud’s FTC Settlement
BetterHelp Faces $7.8M Fine Over Privacy Breach, Banned from Sharing Sensitive Health Data
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-compete Clauses
Avast's $16.5 Million FTC Settlement is a Wake-Up Call for Businesses on Data Privacy
Major Action Taken Against NGL Labs for Deceptive Practices Targeting Teens
Over $2.4 Million Refunded to Victims of Lurn's Deceptive Business Coaching Claims
Hashing Doesn’t Make Data Anonymous!
Career Step to Pay $43.5 Million for Misleading Advertising Practices
Blueprint to Wealth Scheme Shut Down, Imposes Lifetime Bans on Defendants
Nearly $1.9 Million in Refunds to Consumers Affected by Hey Dude’s Unlawful Shipping and Review Practices
New FTC Rule Bans Fake Reviews and Social Media Metrics: What You Need to Know
Lessons from Verkada's Data Breach and Marketing Violations and What Every Business Needs to Know
CafePress Data Breach Leads to $370K Refunds for Consumers
$2.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Scammed by “Free Trial” Offers
FTC’s 'Operation AI Comply' Takes Down Companies Misusing AI for Fraudulent Claims
Deceptive AI Business Scheme Exposed: FTC Targets Ecommerce Empire Builders for Fraud
Defendants Face Lifetime Ban and $100K Settlement in Major Business Opportunity Scam
Subscription Renewal Rules Finalized by the FTC
Multi-Million Dollar Scam That Fooled Aspiring Entrepreneurs Busted by the FTC - What You Need to Know
Honest Reviews and Lessons from the FTC’s Action Against Sitejabber
Ready for the FTC’s 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule? Here's What You Need to Do Now
Data Broker Gravy Analytics Penalized for Unlawful Tracking and Data Sales
Mobilewalla Case Highlights Growing Risks of Mishandling Consumer Privacy
The Importance of Transparent Shipping and Customer Service Practices
AI Review Tool Rytr Sanctioned Over Deceptive Marketing Practices
FTC & DOJ Take Action Against Dave Inc. for Misleading Marketing and Undisclosed Fees
Proposed New Rules to MLM’s and Money-Making Opportunities Announced by FTC
$5 Million in Refunds Delivered to Victims of Bogus Credit Repair Scheme
FTC Offers Refunds to Avast Customers Impacted by Privacy Misleading Practices
Over $15.5 Million in Refunds Delivered to Consumers Misled by Career Step's Job Placement Claims
Green Coffee Bean Case Finally Concludes with $905,000 Refund to Consumers
'Growth Cave' Scam of a $50 Million Business Opportunity and Credit Repair Fraud Halted
FTC Takes Action Against 'Click Profit' for Deceptive Business Practices
Operators of Deceptive E-Commerce Scheme Face Lifetime Bans and Significant Fines
FTC Expands Growth Cave Lawsuit: New Defendants, $50M Fraud Allegations, and Heightened Risk for Online Business Models
FTC's Data Security Order Against GoDaddy is a Regulatory Wake-Up Call for Security and Compliance Leaders
Enforcement Action Highlights the Importance of Marketing and Financial Compliance
$20M Judgment Signals Increased Oversight of Business Coaching Industry
Ascend Ecom and Owners are Banned from Business Opportunity Marketing in $25M FTC Enforcement Action
While Click-To-Cancel is ended by the Appellate Court …the FTC and DOJ increase enforcement of Negative Option Rule!