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Jun 12

FTC files contempt motion against Amare Global and three individuals over unsubstantiated health claims: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…

FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health...

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to hold in contempt dietary supplement provider Amare Global Holdings, its former Chief Science Officer Shawn Talbott and two others over alle

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Jun 11

Ignore calls, texts, and emails threatening to arrest you for missing jury duty: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-al…

Ignore calls, texts, and emails threatening to arrest you for missing jury duty

Did you get a call claiming you missed jury duty and need to pay? Followed by a text or email with official-looking documents saying there’s a warrant out for your arrest? As alarming as these things...

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Jun 11

Transactions granted early termination of the HSR waiting period by the FTC and DOJ on June 10 are now posted: ftc.gov/legal-library/browse…

Early Termination Notices

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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Jun 10

The FTC enforces compliance with the #TakeItDownAct to hold platforms accountable. If a platform fails to act within 48 hours of your takedown request, report the platform to the FTC. Watch FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC's message:

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Jun 10

FTC finalizes consent order in Sevita, BrightSpring acquisition: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…

FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Sevita, BrightSpring Acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Sevita Health’s acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services Inc.’s community living business.

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Jun 10

The FTC is hiring attorneys to work on consumer protection issues in Washington and its regional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Apply by July 9. More details here: usajobs.gov/job/872311200

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Jun 10

A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity. But an FTC impersonator will. Report imposter scams at bit.ly/4a9lkNo

The image is an FTC warning about imposter scams, stating real FTC employees won't text to verify identities, but impersonators will. It advises to report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The visual includes an illustrated ID and warning icon.

ALT The image is an FTC warning about imposter scams, stating real FTC employees won't text to verify identities, but impersonators will. It advises to report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The visual includes an illustrated ID and warning icon.

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Jun 9

FTC returns nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by mortgage relief scheme: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…

FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home Matters USA, mortgage relief scheme, which falsely promised to redu

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Jun 9

Searching for health insurance? Keep scrolling to avoid government impersonators: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-al…

Searching for health insurance? Keep scrolling to avoid government impersonators

When you search online, do you click the first result you see? You’re not alone. But that habit could cost you — especially if you’re searching for health insurance or government healthcare programs...

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Jun 8

The #TakeItDownAct requires platforms to give you a way to request that platforms quickly remove intimate images shared without your consent — within 48 hours. Report platforms that don’t comply: bit.ly/4dCezpD

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ALT Graphic with the website "TakeItDown.ftc.gov" featured prominently. It encourages reporting of platforms that do not comply with the Take It Down Act. A graphic of a webpage with an exclamation mark in a triangle is shown.

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Jun 8

How to spot a CAPTCHA scam: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-al…

How to spot a CAPTCHA scam

The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a...

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Jun 8

Scammers pretend to be tech companies and say there’s a problem with your computer to get access to it. But FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC tells you how to spot and avoid tech support scams. Like and share:

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Jun 5

FTC gives final approval to order against Illuminate settling allegations it failed to secure students’ personal data: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…

FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure...

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a modified order requiring Illuminate Education Inc.

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Jun 5

‘Architect’ of law firm DEI programs dissolves: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…

‘Architect’ of Law Firm DEI Programs Dissolves

Diversity Lab LLC, a for-profit diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy, has permanently ceased operations following a Federal Trade Commission investigation.

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Jun 4

Fake check scam targets childcare providers: bit.ly/4g04cgH

Fake check scam targets childcare providers

If you’re a childcare provider, you know parents might sometimes need to arrange for childcare in a pinch. But if you get an urgent message from someone who says they need childcare and will send you...

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Jun 4

FTC issues report to Congress on adoption practices. Report details Commission efforts to ensure honest advertising among adoption intermediaries: bit.ly/4vngm7U

FTC Issues Report to Congress on Adoption Practices

The Federal Trade Commission

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Jun 3

Covered platforms: #TakeItDown Act requires a notice and removal process for intimate images shared without consent. FTC compliance monitoring is underway. Report violations: bit.ly/437LlJ8

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Jun 3

FTC sues to stop deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation that targets homeowners: bit.ly/4vkTkyu /1

FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S.

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Defendants allegedly misled consumers into paying unlawful upfront fees by claiming their mortgage relief program was associated with the federal CARES Act /2

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FTC seeks comment on X Corp. petition to set aside or modify FTC order concerning Twitter: bit.ly/4uR2q6r

FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order Concerning Twitter

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modify its

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