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Bitcoin ATMs: A payment portal for scammers

Date

September 3, 2024

Bitcoin ATMs (or BTMs) [1] have been popping up at convenience stores, gas stations, and other high-traffic areas for years. [2] For some, they’re a convenient way to buy or send crypto, but for...

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Business Blog

Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam

Date

August 7, 2024

Solar energy and other high efficiency home improvements can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs for homeowners. As going solar or using clean or renewable energy gets more popular...

Cases and Proceedings

ByteDance, LTD., US v.

An investigation from the Division of Enforcement and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection found TikTok/ByteDance violated a 2019 consent order for infringing the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The DOJ is bringing a lawsuit on behalf of FTC for flagrantly violating COPPA and violating the 2019 order.

Type of Action

Federal

Case Status

Pending

Technology Blog

No, hashing still doesn't make your data anonymous

Date

July 24, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission routinely evaluates the privacy representations a company makes against their data handling practices. [1] When discrepancies arise between claim and reality, incorrect...

Aug01

Event

Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing

August 1, 2024 | 3:30PM - 4:15PM

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force) on Thursday, August 1...

Technology Blog

Behind the FTC’s Inquiry into Surveillance Pricing Practices

Date

July 23, 2024

For thousands of years, from ancient Mesopotamian markets to the modern-day yard sale, sellers have set their prices based, in part, on who was buying. In these transactions, prices can be targeted...

Jul23

Event

Chair Lina M. Khan keynote speaker at the American Federation of Teachers Conference

July 23, 2024 | 12:00PM

Chair Lina M. Khan to deliver a brief keynote at the American Federation of Teachers Conference in Houston, Texas. The event will be livestreamed. 11a.m. CDT/12 p.m. EDT (noon)

Jul25

Event

Chair Lina M. Khan speaker at AI, Startups, and Competition: Shaping California’s Tech Future

July 25, 2024 | 3:00PM

Chair Lina M. Khan will speak on a panel hosted by YCombinator titled AI, Startups, and Competition: Shaping California’s Tech Future. 12 noon PST/3p.m. EST.

Jul09

Event

Commission Testifies before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce

July 9, 2024 | 10:30AM

FTC testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce on the agency’s fiscal year 2025 budget and work to promote competition and protect consumers.

Business Blog

Anonymous messaging app targeting teens: Read the disturbing allegations in FTC and Los Angeles DA action against NGL

Date

July 9, 2024

An anonymous messaging app marketed to kids and teens: What could possibly go wrong? A lot, allege the FTC and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. A complaint against NGL Labs and founders Raj...

Business Blog

Avoid fireworks: Look to the FTC for help with your Made in USA claims

Date

July 2, 2024

Regular readers know that when it comes to false “Made in USA” claims, the FTC means business. Lying about product origin hurts consumers, honest businesses, and American workers. That’s why we keep...

Business Blog

The specs on specs: What eye doctors need to know about the FTC’s revised Eyeglass Rule

Date

June 27, 2024

After a careful review process inviting feedback from consumers and industry members, the FTC has announced final updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass Rule. The primary...

Report

2019 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers

2019_final_report_on_ftc_refunds_to_consumers.pdf (1.07 MB)

Report

2020 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers

2020 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers (1.13 MB)

Report

2021 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers

2021 FTC Report on Refunds to Consumers (1.21 MB)

Report

2022 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers

2022 FTC Report on Refunds to Consumers (631.71 KB)

Report

2023 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers

2023 Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers (720.95 KB)

Jun07

Event

Chair Lina M. Khan will deliver opening plenary comments at the American Constitution Society Annual Conference 2024

June 7, 2024 | 10:30AM - 11:00AM

Chair Lina M. Khan will deliver the opening plenary comments at the American Constitution Society Annual Conference 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. National Convention, Westin Peachtree Plaza

Data Spotlight

Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup

Date

May 24, 2024

Scammers are all about spinning lies, but they still operate in the real world. Many scammers pretend to be well-known businesses to gain trust and make their stories seem more believable. [1] , [2...

Data Spotlight - Who's who in scams: a spring roundup (339.06 KB)

May22

Event

Chair Khan Speaking at WSJ’s Future of Everything Festival

May 22, 2024

Location: New York, NY Chair Khan will participate in a fireside chat with Gerald Seib for the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival.

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