News and Events - Federal Trade Commission
Chair Lina M. Khan speaker at the AMVA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum. The event is closed to the public and will not be livestreamed. Learn about the latest FTC cases and other developments from our news releases, blogs, and events.
Press Releases - Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against Marriott and Starwood Over Multiple Data Breaches. Date. October 9, 2024. The Federal Trade Commission will require Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC to implement a robust information security program to settle charges... Press Release.
Federal Trade Commission | Protecting America's Consumers
FTC Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule. After hearing from thousands of consumers, the agency recently announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. View Press Release.
News - Federal Trade Commission
Stay up to date on the latest FTC news releases announcing law enforcement actions, events, and research and advice on important consumer issues. Explore the views of the FTC Chair and Commissioners by reading their latest public remarks.
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes - Federal Trade …
Apr 23, 2024 · Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.
Commission Actions | Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a telemarketing scam that involved calling...
Federal Trade Commission Warns of Scammers Pretending to be …
Mar 19, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public that scammers are pretending to be affiliated with the FTC to steal consumers’ hard-earned money. The FTC will never tell consumers to move their money to “protect” it.
Federal Trade Commission Act
The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce; (b) seek monetary redress and other relief for conduct injurious to consumers; (c ...
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
Federal Trade Commission Announces Proposed Rule Banning …
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule to stop marketers from using illicit review and endorsement practices such as using fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and paying for positive reviews, which deceive consumers looking for real feedback on a product or service and undercut honest businesses.