Finance

FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Deceived by False Claims of ‘Next Day’ Shipping on COVID PPE at Height of Pandemic

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...

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CFPB Takes Action Against Wrongful Auto Repossessions and Loan Servicing Breakdowns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection...

Finance

FTC Takes Action Against Building Service Contractor’s No-Hire Agreement

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...

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FTC Sends Payments to Consumers Harmed by Vivint’s Misuse of Consumer Credit Reports

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...

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CFPB Lanza Proceso para Reconocer Estándares de la Banca Abierta

WASHINGTON, D.C. - La Oficina para la Protección...

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CFPB Propone Prohibir Facturas Médicas en Informes de Crédito

WASHINGTON, D.C. - La Oficina para la Protección...

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CFPB Proposes to Ban Medical Bills from Credit Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

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FTC Action Leads to Settlement Against Two Defendants Who Operated Business Opportunity Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers

As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, two defendants who helped operate a sprawling business opportunity scheme known by several names, including...

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