Care, an online platform that connects caregivers with families, has agreed to an $8.5 million settlement after being accused of deceptive practices, including inadequate background checks, misleading earnings estimates, and unlawful tactics that hindered subscription cancellations.
Care, based in Austin, Texas, provides a platform for finding nannies, babysitters, and adult caregivers, charging both job posters and job seekers a monthly fee for its services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against the company on August 26, with the settlement being reached two days later.
