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FTC Settles with UK-Based Payment Processor Over Alleged Tech Support Scams

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​​​​​​​On June 16, 2025, the FTC announced ​it had reached a settlement ​with a UK-based payment processor, resolving allegations that the company facilitated deceptive tech-support schemes by processing payments for...more

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FTC Targets “Merchant of Record” for Unlawful Payment Processing, TSR, and ROSCA Violations

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In a development that underscores the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) growing scrutiny of the “merchant of record” model, the commission announced a $5 million settlement with UK-based Paddle.com Market Limited (Paddle),...more

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Cleo AI Settles with FTC for $17 Million for Alleged Misleading Practices and Autorenewal Violations

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In one of the first settlements since the new administration took office, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $17 million monetary judgment with Cleo AI to resolve allegations that Cleo violated Section 5 of the...more

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FTC Orders Fintech Company to Pay $17 Million for Allegedly Deceptive Subscription Practices

On March 27, the FTC announced that a fintech company offering cash advances through a mobile app has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence...more

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Handle Autorenewal Programs with Care: Federal Trade Commission Targets Care.com for Alleged Dark Patterns and Earnings Claims

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Companies that care about avoiding Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action should take heed. Last month, the FTC announced an $8.5 million settlement with Care.com, resolving claims challenging its advertising claims and...more

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FTC Concerns over Marketing to Kids - It’s Not Just About COPPA Anymore

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has signaled for some time that while the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is limited to children under the age of 13, it also has concerns about the...more

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FTC announces settlement with operator of personal finance mobile app alleged to have used “dark patterns” in connection with...

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The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it has entered into a settlement with Bridge It, Inc. (“Brigit”), the operator of a personal finance mobile application, to resolve the FTC’s allegations that Brigit...more

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Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Comply with Automatic Renewal Laws? If So, Look No Further

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The law surrounding negative option and continuity programs continues to evolve rapidly. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the latest developments? Below is what you need to know in light of new laws, new enforcement actions,...more

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FTC Defense Lawyer on Agency Allegations That Vonage Trapped Customers by Illegal Dark Patterns

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The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it has stopped internet phone service provider Vonage from allegedly imposing junk fees and creating obstacles to those that try to cancel their service. According to the...more

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Vonage, Autorenewals, and the FTC’s Ever-Expanding Interpretation of ROSCA

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Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release, announcing a $100 million settlement with Vonage, an internet-based telephone service company, for alleged violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’...more

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Online Investment Site Settles with FTC, $2.4M Fine

On March 8, the FTC settled with the operators of an online stock trading platform over allegations that the operators fraudulently marketed investment-related services that they claimed would enable consumers to make...more

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ROSCA: The FTC’s New Path to Monetary Damages?

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Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team explores the recent Federal Trade Commission settlement with MoviePass and how it signals an expansion of the FTC’s use of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA) to address...more

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