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You'll stay stuck in unwanted subscriptions for 2 more months after the FTC delayed its new click-to-cancel rule
The FTC has delayed enforcement of its new click-to-cancel rule, which aimed to make it easier for consumers to end unwanted ...
Trump nixed a key civil rights enforcement tool. This FTC case shows what that looks like.
Wondering what civil rights enforcement — or lack thereof — might look like for the next four years? The U.S. Federal Trade ...
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FTC chief warns deepfake takedown law requires urgent infrastructure overhaul
The sheer scope and sensitivity of deepfake takedown enforcement require dedicated investments and an agile, tech-savvy ...
Meta exec’s frantic warning about Instagram’s alarming ‘fake’ activity numbers in spotlight at FTC trial
An executive at Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta once cited estimates that as much as 40% of all engagement on Instagram was fake, ...
FTC sending checks to 280,000 Americans as part of $18 million settlement. Here’s what to know
If you’re included in the 281,724 people set to receive funds from the FTC, you’ll be receiving a check, which will only be ...
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Why You Should Report Fraud to the FTC and FBI
There's no shame in reporting fraud or a scam you fell victim to. You can prevent it from happening to someone else.
New FTC rule on junk fees sounds good, but may lack “teeth”
FTC now requires upfront pricing from companies like Ticketmaster and hotels to stop hidden junk fees and improve ...
US FTC chair seeks to trim agency by around 10%
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking to trim its headcount by around 10%, its chairman told Congress on Thursday, ...
Ferguson Says FTC's Workforce Must Shrink to Stay Within Budget
The FTC began the fiscal year with a staff of 1,315, which has since been reduced by 95 people after deferred resignation, ...