A complaint claims that operators of a debt collection operation used false threats to collect more than $20 million in often-fictitious debts. At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court issued a temporary restraining order that halted the operation and froze its assets.
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FTC Action Results in Court Issuing Temporary Restraining Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Operation
A complaint claims that operators of a debt collection operation used false threats to collect more…
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FTC Secures Settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, Advancing Price Transparency for Auto-Buying Consumers
FTC announced a settlement with Stream Auto Outlet over deceptive pricing claims.
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Progress Residential and Owner Pretium Partners to Pay $49.75 Million to Settle FTC and States’ Charges Over Deceptive Rental Pricing Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Progress Residential and its owner Pretium Partners will pay $49.75 million to settle FTC and state…
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New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed an updated complaint containing unredacted details alleging Amazon…
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FTC Secures Settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, Advancing Price Transparency for Auto-Buying Consumers
FTC announced a settlement with Stream Auto Outlet over deceptive pricing claims.
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Progress Residential and Owner Pretium Partners to Pay $49.75 Million to Settle FTC and States’ Charges Over Deceptive Rental Pricing Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Progress Residential and its owner Pretium Partners will pay $49.75 million to settle FTC and state charges alleging deceptive rental pricing practices.
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New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed an updated complaint containing unredacted details alleging Amazon used deceptive and unfair practices to secretly inflate prices in its online search advertising auction to meet corporate financial targets.
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FTC, Washington Take Action Against Payment Processor for Deceiving Small Businesses About Costs and Cancellation Terms
Riverside Payments Inc. and its affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing LLC will pay $600,000 to settle FTC and Washington state claims that they misled small businesses about cost savings and cancellation terms in payment‑processing services.
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FTC Staff Warn Marketers of Healthcare Plans and Lead Generators Not to Deceive Consumers about the Terms of the Advertised Plans
FTC staff are issuing warning letters to 25 companies that market or generate sales leads for healthcare plans during the open enrollment season, citing enforcement actions against alleged violators.
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FTC Highlights Efforts to Combat Imposter Scams and Protect Consumers
FTC reports removal of 19 impersonation sites and $80M consumer redress since the Impersonation Rule took effect in 2024.
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FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
The Federal Trade Commission, the People of California (through Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney), and the Attorneys General of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Utah filed a lawsuit against Toast Inc. alleging deceptive cost and customer‑support claims.
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FTC Launches Personalized Pricing and Compensation Inquiry
FTC orders nine major airlines, ride‑sharing and food‑delivery firms to disclose data on personalized pricing and compensation methods.