Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part FTC v. Handy Technologies, Inc.
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By
Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman
Matter Number
222 3038
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FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Consumers Who Bought Deceptively Marketed Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical Products
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending refund claim forms to consumers who bought deceptively marketed treatment plans sold by Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc., including products that falsely...
FTC, Illinois Take Action Against Leader Automotive Group for Overcharging and Deceiving Consumers Through Add-Ons, Junk Fees, Bogus Reviews
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A group of 10 car dealerships doing business as Leader Automotive Group and their parent company, AutoCanada, will be required to pay $20 million to settle allegations they systematically defrauded...
Public Statement
Remarks by Chair Lina M. Khan Grubhub Press Conference
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Matter Number
202 3157
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FTC, Illinois Attorney General Take Action Against Grubhub for Harming Diners, Workers, and Small Businesses
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Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that the food delivery firm engaged in an array of unlawful practices including...
FTC Acts to Stop Scheme that Bilked Millions out of Student Loan Borrowers
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The Federal Trade Commission has stopped a scheme that allegedly bilked millions of dollars out of consumers burdened with student loan debt by pretending to be affiliated with the U.S. Department of...
FTC Order Requires Online Retailer GOAT to Pay More than $2 Million to Consumers for Mail Order Rule Violations and to Honor Its Buyer Protection Policies
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a court order requiring GOAT, a leading online marketplace for sneakers, apparel, and accessories, to pay more than $2 million for violating an agency rule...
GOAT, FTC v.
In December 2024, the FTC announced a court order requiring GOAT, a leading online marketplace for sneakers, apparel, and accessories, to pay more than $2 million for violating an agency rule requiring companies to have reasonable shipping practices.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
222 3016
Case Status
Pending
Smart Products Surveyed Fail to Provide Consumers with Information on How Long Companies will Provide Software Updates
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A new paper from Federal Trade Commission staff finds that nearly 89% of products surveyed failed to disclose on their websites how long the products would receive software updates, which help ensure...
Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Restore its Website and Claims Portal for Servicemembers to Request Refunds
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A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and renotify consumers, most of whom are active duty servicemembers, to submit their claims for refunds. The court found Harris...
Rhinelander Auto
The Federal Trade Commission and State of Wisconsin are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even thousands of dollars in illegal junk fees onto car prices and for discriminating against American Indian customers by charging them higher financing costs and fees.
The defendants have agreed to proposed court orders that will require Rhinelander’s current owners and Towne to stop their unlawful practices and provide $1.1 million to be used for refunds to consumers.
In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission sent more than $1 million in refunds to consumers who were allegedly harmed by Rhinelander Auto Center’s junk fees and discriminatory practices.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
Case Status
Pending
FTC Takes Action to Stop Lyft from Deceiving Drivers with Misleading Earnings Claims
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The FTC is taking action against rideshare operator Lyft for making deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special...
FTC Sends More Than $449,000 to Consumers Harmed by ‘Extended Vehicle Warranty’ Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a telemarketing scam that involved calling...
FTC Sends More Than $2.8 Million in Refunds to Consumer Deceived by Supposed “Free Trial” Offers for Personal Care Products and Supplements
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.8 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for purported “free trial” offers for personal care products and supplements. According to the...
FTC Takes Action Against Invitation Homes for Deceiving Renters, Charging Junk Fees, Withholding Security Deposits, and Employing Unfair Eviction Practices
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Invitation Homes, the country’s largest landlord of single-family homes, for an array of unlawful actions against consumers, including deceiving...
FTC Orders Shut Down Unauthorized Billing and Credit Card Laundering Schemes, Require Turn Over of Assets Valued at Approximately $40 Million
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court today approved settlements that will require the forfeiture of assets valued at about $40 million from a group of defendants who...
FTC and Florida Act to Stop ‘Trucking Automation’ Scam RivX That Took Millions of Dollars From Consumers
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As a result of a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida, a federal court has ordered so-called “trucking automation” company RivX to cease its operations over...
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