Samuel Levine

FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews

FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews
FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews
January 28, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending nearly $2.4 million to customers of fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova, which the agency alleged prevented negative reviews from...

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GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
January 15, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security...

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Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
January 07, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi...

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FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
January 03, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about...

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FTC Alleges Data Brokers Sold Sensitive Location Data
FTC Alleges Data Brokers Sold Sensitive Location Data
December 03, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced actions taken against data brokers, alleging that the companies sold sensitive location data. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief
FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief
July 22, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (July 22) that a federal court halted the operations and froze the assets of the operators of USA Student Debt...

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FTC Charges 2 Groups of Defendants, Alleging Unauthorized Billing Scheme
FTC Charges 2 Groups of Defendants, Alleging Unauthorized Billing Scheme
July 01, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against two groups of defendants, alleging they participated in an unauthorized billing scheme. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Settlements Ban 3 Defendants From Sweepstakes, Prize Promotions
FTC Settlements Ban 3 Defendants From Sweepstakes, Prize Promotions
June 24, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached settlements with three defendants, banning them from sweepstakes and prize promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Experian Consumer Services Faces $650,000 Fine for Spam Emails
Experian Consumer Services Faces $650,000 Fine for Spam Emails
August 14, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hitting Experian Consumer Services (ECS) with a $650,000 fine over charges that it sent its customers unsolicited emails without...

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