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FTC sues Beam Financial

Investigates April 20, 2020

FTC stops false claims that Isoprex is a “miracle” supplement for older adults

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stopped a Florida-based company from making false claims that its Isoprex supplement is a “miracle”…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Investigates April 16, 2020

FTC, DOJ vow to protect front line workers against anti-competitive practices in the labor market

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed to protect front line workers and other essential…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Investigates April 13, 2020

FTC sends refunds to victims of “risk-free” trial marketing scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the victims of deceptive “free” or “risk-free” trial marketing scheme will receive refunds.…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Tapplock settles FTC complaint

Investigates April 7, 2020

Tapplock settles FTC complaint over its false advertising of its smart locks

Tapplock, a Canadian Internet of Things (IoT) company selling smart locks, agreed to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

FTC sues Beam Financial

Business April 1, 2020

Williams-Sonoma settles FTC lawsuit; agrees to pay $1 million and stop making misleading claims about its products

Williams-Sonoma Inc., a company selling kitchen wares and home furnishings agreed to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Health Center Inc settles FTC charges

Business March 24, 2020

Health Center, Inc. (HCI) settles FTC charges, agrees to stop deceptive ads about “cure-all” health products

Health Center, Inc. (HCI) and its owner Peggy Pearce reached a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

FTC sues Beam Financial

Business March 13, 2020

Credit Repair Company BoostMyScore Settles FTC Suit Alleging It Misled Consumers

A credit repair company based in Colorado and its chief executive officer agreed to settle the complaint filed by the…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Business March 10, 2020

FDA, FTC warn seven companies for peddling fraudulent coronavirus (COVID-19) cure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned seven companies for allegedly selling fraudulent…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

FTC sues Beam Financial

Business March 9, 2020

FTC files charges against tea and skin care marketer for allegedly misleading consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed charges against a marketer of tea and skincare products for allegedly misleading consumers with…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

uBiome founders face fraud charges

USA Herald March 6, 2020

FTC busted affiliate marketers that lured consumers into a fraud business coaching program

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cracked down a group of affiliate marketers who ensnared consumers into a fraud business coaching…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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