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FTC Releases Annual Do Not Call Registry Data Book

The Federal Trade Commission today released the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2025, which shows…

10 months ago

FTC Sends More Than $27.6 Million to Consumers Harmed by Unauthorized Billing Schemes

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $27.6 million to consumers who were enrolled, without their knowledge, in…

10 months ago

FTC Denies Petition from SpyFone App CEO to Vacate 2021 Order

The Federal Trade Commission has denied a petition from Scott Zuckerman, the CEO of a company that marketed “stalkerware” apps,…

10 months ago

Bureau of Competition Statement on Termination of Healthcare Managed Services Merger

In response to yesterday’s announcement yesterday that Aya Healthcare terminated its proposed acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare, FTC Bureau of…

10 months ago

FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Agency’s Actions to Protect Older Adults

Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued its annual report to Congress on protecting older adults, which shows a big increase…

10 months ago

FTC Approves Final Order Prohibiting Noncompete Enforcement by Gateway Services

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that requires pet cremation company Gateway Services, Inc. and its subsidiary to…

10 months ago

FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over Illegal Agreement to Suppress Rental Advertising Competition

Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued Zillow and Redfin over an unlawful agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in…

1 year ago

FTC Invites Public Comment on Draft Strategic Plan

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the agency’s proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030.Government agencies update their…

1 year ago

FTC Sends Money to Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Business Opportunity Scheme Known as “Blueprint to Wealth”

The Federal Trade Commission is sending a total of $666,631 to consumers defrauded by a sprawling business opportunity scheme that…

1 year ago

Federal Trade Commission Issues Request for Information on Employee Noncompete Agreements

Today the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry to better understand the scope, prevalence, and effects of employer noncompete…

1 year ago