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Rental scams have cost consumers $65M since 2020

‘If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned

The Independent UK

Uber could face billions in penalties across US after ‘deceptive billing and cancellation practices’

In some cases, Uber customers allegedly had to go through more than 30 actions to cancel their subscription

The Independent UK

Has Hollywood come calling? Don’t pick up, government warns

Another scam that’s surging right now is where real people post up outside military-focused banks and credit unions like USAA and Navy Federal. They’ll offer a sad story and ask for financial help via bank transfer

The Independent UK

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Legislative Vetoes for Independent Agencies

Congress tried to claw back the FTC's powers in 1980 through a legislative veto, but Chadha rendered that "bargain" unconstitutional.

Reason

Trump news at a glance: US supreme court appears set to back Trump’s power to fire independent board members

Court appears to be split down partisan lines in favor of historic expansion of executive power – key US politics stories from 8 December 2025

The Guardian - US

Weight-loss drug customers were caught up in telehealth scam. Here’s how to avoid being a victim

Federal Trade Commission crackdown on company selling GLP-1 is a reminder of the dangers consumers face when purchasing trending treatments online

The Independent UK

Federal Trade Commission Staff Endorses Proposal to End American Bar Association Monopoly on Law School Accreditation

FTC staff support the proposal by the Texas Supreme Court to allow for alternative means of accreditation.

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Wealthy New Yorkers Reportedly 'Looking For Therapy' After Zohran Mamdani Taps Former FTC Chair Lena Khan As His Transition Team Co-Chair

New York City's business elite didn't wait long to panic after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan would co-lead his transition team.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg Secretly Met AG Pam Bondi For Advice On Discussing 'Meta's Concerns' With Trump: Report

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly had a private meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this year before the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against Meta went to trial.

Benzinga

Live Nation's Merger with Ticketmaster Isn't Responsible for High Resale Prices—You Are

Antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have singled out Live Nation as a scapegoat for concertgoers' insatiable appetites.

Reason

Woman loses life savings and husband’s insurance after falling for scammer impersonating feds: ‘I couldn’t believe it happened’

Since 2020, there has been a fourfold increase in over-60s losing at least $100,000 to scams involving impersonations of businesses or the government

The Independent UK

Meta's AI Chatbot Guidelines on Child Exploitation Revealed Amid FTC Scrutiny

In the wake of recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scrutiny, an internal document from Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has surfaced, shedding light on the social media giant’s strategy for managing child exploitation through its AI chatbot.

Benzinga

Amazon To Pay $2.5 Bn To Settle Prime Enrollment Case

Amazon agreed Thursday to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations from a US regulator that it used deceptive practices to enroll consumers in Amazon Prime and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions.

International Business Times

Amazon's FTC Trial Over Alleged 'Dark Patterns' Of Prime Subscription Cancellation Practices Kicks Off

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated its legal battle against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) over the company’s Prime subscription cancellation practices.

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Fans Paid Billions More — Now Ticketmaster Faces A Monumental FTC Lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by seven states, on Thursday filed suit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, accusing the companies of facilitating illegal ticket brokering and deceiving consumers with hidden fees and resale practices.

Benzinga

FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, Snapchat Over Fears AI Chatbots Could Harm Kids And Teens

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into the potential adverse effects of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teenagers. The probe encompasses seven major companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), and Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP).

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FTC targets Google, Meta, X, and others with inquiry into AI chatbot safety: 'Protecting kids online is a top priority'

The Federal Trade Commission wants to know what chatbot-makers are doing to "measure, test, and monitor potentially negative impacts" of their products.

Benzinga

Google's Gmail Faces Scrutiny As FTC Alleges Republican Emails Are Sent To Spam More Often Than Democrats' Messages

The Federal Trade Commission has raised concerns over Gmail's email filtering practices. The federal watchdog warned Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) ‘s subsidiary, Google, that allegations of partisan bias in its spam filters could trigger an investigation and potential enforcement action.

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Trump-Vance FTC Vows To 'Police' Scalpers, Sues Broker For Exceeding Taylor Swift Eras Tour Limit Of 6 Tickets

The Federal Trade Commission sued Key Investment Group, a Baltimore-based ticket broker, alleging it evaded purchase caps to buy up thousands of seats to in-demand shows, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and flipped them for profit.

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Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters

A judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization

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Match Group To Pay $14 Million In FTC Settlement Over Deceptive Practices

Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH), the operator of Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and other dating platforms, will pay $14 million and implement significant policy changes to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations of deceptive practices.

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FTC Sounds Alarm On Edwards' Attempt To Corner Heart Device Market

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday moved to block medical device supplier Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s (NYSE:EW) proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc.

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