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FTC says Jacksonville man’s credit-repair business hurt consumers. One client has new complaints.
A May 2022 lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission accused a Jacksonville man, Michael Rando, of harming people through a ...
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FTC Settles with NextMed Over Deceptive Pricing, Hidden Material Terms, and Fake Reviews and Testimonials in Telehealth Membership Programs
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with NextMed parent company Southern Health Solutions, Inc., in response ...
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FTC gets federal court involved in complaint against debt-relief operation
The Federal Trade Commission is continuing to police operations that bill themselves as offering consumer debt relief. According to a news release, a federal ...
I Almost Fell for an $80K Check Scam — Here’s How I Caught It in Time
When a small-business owner based in New Jersey received a new customer order from a company based in Dubai, he felt that ...
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Accentuate the Positive, Don’t Eliminate the Negative: What a New FTC Case Says About Managing Your Customer Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a new action and proposed settlement with the telemedicine firm NextMed. The action, which ...
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Why Is My Tax Return So Low in Australia?
Tax season may bring a shock for some Americans residing in Australia: much less tax return than anticipated, or even nothing ...
KC contractors report being targets of attempted out of state overpayment scams
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A warning for local contractors and small business owners. Scammers seem to be targeting them. One ...
California utility provider warns of surge in scam calls, with more than 2,500 reported in Bay Area this year
A California utility provider is sounding the alarm after more than 2,500 scam reports have poured in this year alone. PG&E ...
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More refunds sent to Fortnite players for unwanted purchases
In an announcement this week, the FTC said it would distribute more than 969,000 refunds totaling over $126 million to consumers on Wednesday and Thursday. That followed the regulator's first ...