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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

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Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.

The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair?

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The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair?

Hint: It’s not joy.

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web

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Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web

Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…

Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

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Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

More than 1,000 unsubstantiated health claims remain on the internet nine months after TINA.org’s investigation.

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

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Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

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FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

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CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

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Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and AOL launch TrustInAds.org.

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

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What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

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Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

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Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

Investigation finds web searches led to anti-abortion centers.

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

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Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

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Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams