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FTC Sends Payments to Consumers Harmed by Vivint’s Misuse of Consumer Credit Reports
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling nearly $500,000 to consumers who were harmed by home security company Vivint Smart Homes, Inc., which allegedly misused credit reports to help...
FTC Takes Action Against Building Service Contractor’s No-Hire Agreement
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The Federal Trade Commission today ordered building services contractor Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (Guardian) to stop enforcing a no-hire agreement that prohibits building owners and managers...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Deceived by False Claims of ‘Next Day’ Shipping on COVID PPE at Height of Pandemic
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $114,000 to consumers who were deceived by “next day shipping” claims on badly needed personal protective equipment (PPE) by online seller...
Upcoming Events
Feb25
The Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
February 25, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online longer and...
Past Events
Dec06
Ex Parte Meeting on Unfair or Deceptive Fees NPRM between Commissioner Ferguson’s Office and The National Restaurant Association
Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson's office and The National Restaurant Association will be participating in an ex parte meeting on the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). This...