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American Tax Service allegedly promised fake tax debt relief and pocketed tens of millions of consumers’ dollars /2
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On Oct. 17, the FTC and the state of Nevada sued to stop tax debt relief scammers from falsely impersonating the government, making false claims and threats to consumers: https://t.co/pfhnwK5kI2 /1
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted alleged tax debt relief scammers from falsely impers
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On Oct. 17, the FTC finalized a consent order that requires Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest certain assets to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $35 billion merger. Learn more:
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that requires Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest certain assets to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $35 billion merger.
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The FTC is closed during the government shutdown. This means we won’t be able to answer your questions on X. Consumers cannot report fraud or register for Do Not Call during this time. For more information about what services are still available, see
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October 1, 2025: The FTC is closed as of midnight Wednesday, October 1, 2025, due to the lapse in government funding.
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FTC denies petition to reopen EQT, Quantum Energy order:
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The Federal Trade Commission denied a petition seeking to reopen and set aside a final consent order involving a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock deal between private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners
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Who’s eligible for a refund from Amazon? Learn more about the refund process:
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You might have heard that, last week, Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle the FTC’s charges that it enrolled millions of people in Prime subscriptions without their consent – and then made it...
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Citizens Disability to pay $1 Million over FTC charges that it made tens of millions of illegal and misleading calls to consumers nationwide:
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Citizens Disability, LLC and its subsidiary will pay a $1 million penalty to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that they made tens of millions of illegal calls to consumers, including to
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FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over illegal agreement to suppress rental advertising competition:
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued Zillow and Redfin over an unlawful agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing advertising of rental housing on internet list
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New FTC data highlights the tricks scammers use to steal people’s life savings. FTC Commissioner @MHolyoakFTC explains scammers’ tactics so you can spot and avoid scams. Help people you care about learn about this scam by sharing this video:
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This Medicare Open Enrollment season, learn how to protect yourself from scams:
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Every year, scammers get more active around Medicare Open Enrollment Period, trying to get your money, information, or both. As you consider your health coverage and prescription options during this...
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Transactions granted early termination of the HSR waiting period by the FTC and DOJ on September 29 are now posted:
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The FTC or the Department of Justice can take legal action if necessary to block a transaction such as a merger or acquisition that would substantially lessen competition. The agencies may grant...
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FTC investigation leads to lawsuit alleging Sendit app and its CEO unlawfully collected personal data from children, deceived users about messages, subscription memberships: https://t.co/zwnvxTaxDN /1
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against the operator of the Sendit anonymous messaging app for unlawfully collecting personal data from children, misleading users by sending messages
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Dun & Bradstreet agrees to pay $5.7 million to resolve alleged violations of FTC order: https://t.co/8ZyA65A0M5 /1
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Business credit report service provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has agreed to a $5.7 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations the firm violated a 2022 order.
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In addition to violating COPPA, Sendit’s operator allegedly deceived users by falsely promising that buying a subscription would reveal the senders of anonymous messages /2
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FTC investigation leads to lawsuit alleging Sendit app and its CEO unlawfully collected personal data from children, deceived users about messages, subscription memberships: https://t.co/zwnvxTaxDN /1
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against the operator of the Sendit anonymous messaging app for unlawfully collecting personal data from children, misleading users by sending messages
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Alleged violations include misrepresenting prices and products and harming American businesses /2
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Dun & Bradstreet agrees to pay $5.7 million to resolve alleged violations of FTC order: https://t.co/8ZyA65A0M5 /1
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Business credit report service provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has agreed to a $5.7 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations the firm violated a 2022 order.
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FTC, US Department of Justice, and Japan Fair Trade Commission meet in Washington:
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N.
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Before you donate, find out where the money is going:
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Would you donate to a cause if the fundraiser lied about how the money would be spent? Probably not. But that’s what the FTC says Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (“Kars”) did when it collected vehicle donations...
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