FTC-PR-240109-2 (Jan. 9, 2024) FTC Order Prohibits Data Broker X-Mode Social and Outlogic from Selling Sensitive Location Data – FTC charges X-Mode and Outlogic with selling raw location data, failing to obtain informed consumer consent Data broker X-Mode Social and its successor Outlogic will be prohibited from sharing or selling any sensitive location data to […]
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News About Companies on JCAP101.com offers updates on how companies engage with regulatory authorities, covering compliance issues, approvals, and legal challenges. This section highlights key developments like new regulations affecting specific industries, investigations into corporate practices, and the results of regulatory reviews or enforcement actions. By emphasizing these interactions, the platform provides valuable insights into how regulatory changes and decisions shape corporate strategies, operations, and market performance.
FTC-PR-240109-1 (Jan. 9, 2024) FTC Sends More Than $1.2 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Mortgage Loan Modification Scam The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.2 million in refunds to consumers who lost money to Consumer Defense, a deceptive mortgage modification scheme. The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers, […]
CPSC-Alert-24-054 (Jan. 4, 2024) CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using ZAUTNKN.INC Lithium-Ion Replacement Battery Packs for Dyson Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard; Sold on Amazon.com Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using ZAUTNKN.INC lithium-ion replacement battery packs because they pose a risk of fire […]
FTC-PR-240104-1 (Jan. 4, 2024) FTC, Connecticut Take Action Against Manchester City Nissan for Deceiving Consumers, Forcing Junk Fees – Federal court complaint against dealer, owners and key employees charges deceptive and unfair practices involving “certified” used cars, government fees, and add-ons The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Connecticut are taking action against auto dealer […]
FTC-PR-240103-1 (Jan. 3, 2024) Statement on FTC Win Securing Temporary Block of IQVIA’s Acquisition of Propel Media The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted on December 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to prevent IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQVIA) from acquiring Propel Media, Inc. pending the […]
FTC-PR-240102-1 (Jan. 2, 2024) How are robocallers getting your phone number? Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place? Sometimes robocalls are random. […]
FTC-PR-240102-2 (Jan. 2, 2024) California-based Lead Generator Agrees to Settlement Banning It from Making or Assisting Others in Making Telemarketing Calls, Including Robocalls – Response Tree used deception and dark patterns to trick consumers into providing personal information that was used to facilitate millions of illegal telemarketing calls California-based lead generator Response Tree LLC and […]
FTC-PR-240102-1 (Jan. 2, 2024) XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls – VoIP service provider also must screen current and potential clients to ensure they are complying with FTC’s telemarketing rules or terminate contracts with them […]