Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission Issues Warnings to Industry Groups and Influencers Over Undisclosed Promotions of Sugary Products and Sweeteners on Social Media

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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warnings to Industry Groups and Influencers Over Undisclosed Promotions of Sugary Products and Sweeteners on Social Media

The influencers, engaged by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and the Canadian Sugar Institute, allegedly promoted these items without transparently disclosing their financial ties. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warnings to prominent players in the food and beverage industry, along with a dozen online influencers, for their failure to adequately disclose paid social media … Read more

Debt Relief Company Scam: Federal Trade Commission Will Send Checks To 37,800 Student Loan Borrowers Scammed By Arete Financial Group

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Debt Relief Company Scam: Federal Trade Commission Will Send Checks To 37,800 Student Loan Borrowers Scammed By Arete Financial Group

The government will send checks to 37,800 student loan borrowers who were sent money to Arete Financial Group, a debt relief company, and were scammed.   FTC said the debt relief company promised debt relief but instead pocketed money from clients The debt relief company promised student borrowers that they reduce or eliminate consumers’ student … Read more

Ring Settlement: Amazon Will Pay $5.8 Million in Settlement Following Spying Allegations

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Amazon’s Ring Settlement

Amazon will pay $5.8 million following spying allegations against the unit under the Ring settlement. $5.8 Million Amazon’s Ring Settlement Over Doorbell Spying and Harassment Allegations As part of the Ring settlement, Amazon will have to pay $5.8 million to settle the doorbell spying and harassment allegations filed by the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday. Amazon’s … Read more