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WHOA! MASSIVE $140 MILLION JUDGMENT AGAINST ASSURANCE IQ: FTC Slams Assurance IQ for Misleading Health Plan Marketing in Violation...

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The FTC announced today a $100 million judgment against Assurance IQ for alleged deceptive practices targeting consumers seeking health insurance. The FTC initiated the complaint, FTC v. Assurance IQ LLC, U.S. District Court,...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 29, 2025)

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FTC Obtains Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze Against Seven Debt Relief Companies and Their Owners for Allegedly Deceptive Practices. On July 14, the FTC filed a complaint and motion for temporary restraining order...more

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FTC takes action against Accelerated Debt for running a debt relief scam

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An ex parte temporary restraining order has been issued against the participants in a debt relief services scheme that allegedly targeted seniors, including veterans, using a variety of deceptive practices, including falsely...more

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FTC Obtains Order Against Accelerated Debt for Allegedly Deceptive Practices Targeting Elderly and Veterans

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On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a court order aimed at halting allegedly deceptive practices against seven companies and three individuals operating the “Accelerated Debt” program. The defendants...more

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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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FTC and Nevada AG Accuse ILM of Deceptive Advertising

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Nevada Attorney General (AG) Aaron D. Ford recently announced that the State of Nevada and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a suit against IYOVIA. IYOVIA currently operates under the brand names IM Mastery...more

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FTC takes action against student loan debt relief companies

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The FTC has recently taken action against two student loan debt relief companies and their owners....more

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CFPB Pushes Forward in Debt Relief Action 

In a March 10 blog post, the new Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing consumer protection laws through Civil Investigation Demands (CIDs). A CID is a...more

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The State AG Report – 03.20.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AGs Support FCC’s Rule Closing Robocall...more

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FTC secures preliminary injunction in small business finance scheme case

On March 4, the FTC announced updates in its case against targeting an alleged small business finance scheme. The U.S. Court for the Central District of California recently granted the FTC’s motion for a preliminary...more

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FTC obtains preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and CEO Roy Ferman

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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman, barring the company from making false claims and forbidding the company from contacting any consumers whose...more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 3

FTC's Final Junk Fees Rule Narrowed in Scope - On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the "Junk Fees Rule." This final rule has a...more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 2

"Seek" and You Shall Find … That the FTC Is Closely Watching Potentially Deceptive Claims Designed To Entice Small Businesses - The FTC alleges that a company marketing itself as a leading provider of startup business...more

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Seventh Circuit Reminds District Court That Civil Penalty Factors Must All Be Considered

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As we anticipate the forthcoming changes at the FTC and what enforcement will look like, one area that is often overlooked is the award of civil penalties in FTC cases....more

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Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendment Sparks Debate Between FTC Republicans Ahead of Administration Transition

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Just before Thanksgiving, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Final Rule significantly expanding the coverage of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). The amendment extends the TSR’s prohibition against deceptive...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (December 3, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Federal Trade Commission Sues Business Financing Company for Allegedly Misleading Consumers

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On November 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission sued Seek Capital, LLC, and Roy Ferman, Seek's founder and CEO, for allegedly violating several federal laws, including Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ("FTC...more

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Vehicle Services Company CarShield Settles Complaint with FTC

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CarShield, a company that sells vehicle service contracts (VSCs), will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that its advertisements and telemarketing pitches deceived consumers, the agency announced on July 31....more

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Online Career Training Company to Pay $43.5 Million for Deceptive Practices Targeting Service Members

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The FTC reached a settlement with Career Step, LLC to resolve allegations that the company violated the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, and the Telemarketing...more

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FTC Issues $2.4 Million in Refunds Following Settlement with Online Coaching Company

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The FTC is sending more than $2.4 million in refund payments to nearly 2,000 consumers who purchased online coaching or mentoring programs from Lurn, Inc. These refunds are part of a settlement the Commission reached with...more

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Ad Agency Liability and the FTC

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Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients. The FTC will consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to...more

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Telemarketing Trial: Defendant Sweeps All Six Claims Against the FTC and Pennsylvania AG

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It’s not often we see defendants win a resounding victory against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and/or state attorneys general, especially after trial. But a recent opinion out of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Make Impersonating Government Entities and Businesses Unlawful

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On February 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule (the Impersonation Rule, available here) prohibiting fraudulent impersonation of governments, businesses and...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (February 6, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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