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Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation.
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FTC seeks to ban fake reviews with new proposed rule
In recent years, the FTC has fined or brought cases against companies believed to be suppressing honest reviews or soliciting fake reviews.
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FTC accuses Amazon of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday for what it called a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
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Did Your FashionNova Purchase Fail to Live Up to Its Reviews? You Might Be Entitled to a Refund
The Federal Trade Commission accuses FashionNova.com of misleading customers by failing to publish hundreds of thousands of negative reviews. Now the FTC is awarding refunds.
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Struggling to Cancel Subscriptions? FTC Proposes ‘Click to Cancel' Rule
Are you tired of struggling to cancel your subscriptions, only to find the cancellation button nowhere on the website or app? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heard your complaints and has proposed a solution.
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Former AT&T Customers May Be Owed ‘Data Throttling' Settlement Check
Millions of dollars are available for certain AT&T phone customers after a multi-million dollar settlement with federal regulators over the carrier’s alleged data-throttling practices.
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FTC Fines GoodRx $1.5M for Sharing User Health Data With Facebook and Google
Under a settlement, California-based GoodRx also accepted that it will be prohibited going forward from sharing user health data with third parties for advertising purposes, the FTC said.
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FTC Proposes to Ban Noncompete Clauses for Workers
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that would prevent employers from imposing noncompete clauses for workers that prohibit them from joining a competitor, typically for a period of time, after they leave the company.
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Microsoft Will Fight US Over $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
At the center of the dispute is Microsoft’s rivalry with PlayStation-maker Sony to secure popular Activision Blizzard franchises like the military shooter game Call of Duty.
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How to Shop Smart and Save Money on Holiday Gifts
If you’re shopping online, make sure the website you are using says “https” in the URL. Here are other tips to save you money and keep you safe, whether you are shopping online or in person.
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Thinking About Renting Out Your Car? Make Sure You're Aware of the Risks
Renting out vacation homes is common, but apps are now letting people rent out their garages, swimming pools, even their cars. Whether you’re looking for some extra cash, or need a car for a day, it pays to be prepared.
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Thinking About Renting Out Your Car? Make Sure You're Aware of the Risks
NBC 7’s Claudie Simones explains the risks associated with renting your vehicle.
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FTC Warns Education Companies to Not Store Children's Personal Information
Ever since the pandemic closed schools, online tools for learning have become much more common. Now the FTC is making sure companies know there are protections when it comes to a student’s personal data.
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Feds Say Twitter Used Contact Info Collected for Security Purposes to Target Ads
Twitter reached a $150 million settlement with the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission over alleged misrepresentations of data privacy practices.
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Scammers Are Taking Advantage of a Baby Formula Shortage, Federal Trade Commission Warns
Parents and caregivers are paying exorbitant prices for baby formula that never arrives, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Congress Tells FTC Commanders May Have Broken Financial Laws
The U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it found evidence the NFL’s Washington Commanders engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct