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FTC Takes Action Against Online Cash Advance App Dave for Deceiving Consumers, Charging Undisclosed Fees
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against online cash advance app Dave for allegedly using misleading marketing to deceive consumers about the amount of its cash advances, charging...
FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time...
FTC Sends More Than $17 Million to Consumers Harmed by Brigit’s Deceptive Claims, Junk Fees, and Confusing Cancellation Process
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of...
Upcoming Events
Feb25
The Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
February 25, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online longer and...
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Oct23
How to Help Your Library Patrons Avoid Holiday Scams
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The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and scammers will be shopping, too: looking for people to separate from their money. Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association...