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5 Signs That FTC Refund Text or Email Is Real — And 4 Signs It’s a Scam

An email lands in your inbox saying the Federal Trade Commission has money for you. Your first instinct may be to delete it because everyone...

Saving Advice · Sep 2

Paying a Bill? The FTC Says Don’t Trust the First Payment Site You Find on Google

Paying a Bill? The FTC Says Don’t Trust the First Payment Site You Find on Google

You need to pay the electric bill, so you Google the utility company’s name and “pay bill,” click the first result, enter your information, and...

Saving Advice · Sep 2

7 Refund Payments Consumers Could Receive From the FTC Right Now

7 Refund Payments Consumers Could Receive From the FTC Right Now

A refund from the Federal Trade Commission can feel like finding money in a coat pocket, except this time there is an actual reason the money exists. The FTC currently lists dozens of active refund programs, and several are sending payments during 2026 to consumers, workers, students, and customers affected…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 2

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Amazon Sued by FTC and 22 States Over Alleged $20 Billion Advertising Overcharge Scheme

Amazon is facing a new federal lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly manipulating its advertising auctions and overcharging more than 1.2 million advertisers by more than $20 billion.

Clever Dude · Sep 1

7 Things Former AT&T Customers Should Know About the FTC Refunds Arriving by Zelle

A Zelle payment from the Federal Trade Commission can make an ordinary banking notification look surprisingly interesting. In August 2026, the FTC began sending Zelle payments to eligible former AT&T customers who previously received a refund check or PayPal payment but never completed the payment process.

Clever Dude · Sep 1

Amazon hit by lawsuit from FTC and 22 states claiming ad price rigging to the tune of $20 billion over seven years

The FTC and 22 US states have accused Amazon of inflating its ad revenue with shady practices, but Amazon denies.

TechRadar · Sep 1

6 Hidden Travel Fees the FTC Says Consumers Should Watch Before Booking a Trip

A cheap hotel room can become considerably less cheap once the booking screen starts adding extras. The Federal Trade Commission now requires businesses offering short-term lodging to show the total price upfront, including mandatory fees they know about, but travelers still need to know which charges deserve a closer look.

Clever Dude · Sep 1

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Woman Gets Pre-Approval From Credit Union. Then She Takes It To Enterprise—And Buys A Hyundai

Woman Gets Pre-Approval From Credit Union. Then She Takes It To Enterprise—And Buys A Hyundai

"You don’t have to tell me your credit score, but..."

Motor1 · Sep 1

Amazon Faces New FTC Lawsuit. Regulators Claim Advertisers Were Secretly Charged Higher Prices.

Amazon Faces New FTC Lawsuit. Regulators Claim Advertisers Were Secretly Charged Higher Prices.

The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from 22 states, alleges Amazon misled more than one million brands and sellers about how much they would pay to advertise products on its website and app.

International Business Times · Sep 1

US states, consumer watchdog file lawsuit against Amazon for manipulating advertising prices

US states, consumer watchdog file lawsuit against Amazon for manipulating advertising prices

The Federal Trade Commission, along with twenty-two states, has initiated legal action against Amazon, alleging that the retail giant manipulated online auctions and charged excessive fees to advertisers. It's claimed that Amazon profited significantly by altering auction outcomes to favor higher bids. Amazon has refuted these claims, labeling the lawsuit…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges

Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges

The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

FTC sues Amazon alleging it overcharged advertisers for billions of dollars

FTC sues Amazon alleging it overcharged advertisers for billions of dollars

The Independent UK · Aug 31

FTC files landmark lawsuit claiming Amazon deceived advertisers out of billions

FTC files landmark lawsuit claiming Amazon deceived advertisers out of billions

The FTC accused Amazon of charging advertisers more for ad space, thus passing along the surcharges to consumers

The Independent UK · Aug 31

US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges

US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges

FTC alleges in lawsuit that online retailer ‘secretly and systematically overcharged’ advertisers for years

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

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The Economic Times · Aug 31

Explained | Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages: How will that work?

Here is a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure that users are as old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues that could complicate age checks.

Reason · Aug 28

AI Companies Are Destroying Books. That's Not Nearly as Scary as It Sounds.

Destructively scanning books is making information more accessible to the masses.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 28

FTC Finalizes $930,000 Settlement Over ‘Active Listening’ AI Ad Service That Allegedly Didn’t Work as Advertised

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group and two marketing firms to pay a combined $930,000 to settle allegations that they misled customers about an AI-powered advertising service promoted as being able to target consumers based on conversations picked up by smart devices.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 27

FTC Raises National Do Not Call Registry Access Fees for Telemarketers Starting October 1

Businesses that make telemarketing calls will soon pay slightly more to access the federal database designed to protect consumers from unwanted sales calls. The Federal Trade Commission announced new fiscal year 2027 fees for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry, with the changes taking effect October 1, 2026. The…

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Medical Daily · Aug 25

Visa Placed Hims and Hers in a Monitoring Program After Weight Loss Customers Disputed Thousands of Charges

Visa enrolled Hims and Hers in its Acquirer Monitoring Program after weight-loss subscription disputes spiked. What customers should know.

We Got This Covered · Aug 25

Jamaican woman extradited to U.S. after allegedly helping scam Kentucky residents out of $80,000 with fake $250 million lottery win

She's accused of acting as a "money mule."

Clever Dude · Aug 25

7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

Buying the sports car you have wanted for 20 years should feel like a celebration, not the beginning of a long-running argument with a repair shop. That shiny coupe may represent decades of saving, waiting, and resisting the temptation to buy something more sensible, but excitement can make even experienced…

Fortune · Aug 24

FTC moves to make retailers disclose use of ‘personalized pricing’ as technology now enables broad consumer surveillance

The proposal would warn companies that failing to disclose that they are using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices.

Clever Dude · Aug 24

7 Things You Should Never Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Because You’re Focused on the Monthly Payment

The monthly payment can make an expensive car look surprisingly harmless. A dealer can stretch the loan, adjust the down payment, add products, or shuffle other numbers until a vehicle that felt out of reach suddenly lands inside the monthly budget.

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

John Oliver on ‘smart’ appliances: ‘Spying on you through the washing machine’

The host also discussed the rise of forgotten monthly subscriptions for anything from dishwashers to litter boxes

The Conversation · Aug 24

Insurers have a lot of data about us. Where do they get it, and how do they use it?

How much does your insurer really know about you? It could be more than just what’s on your application form for the policy.

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