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Enforcement actions and rules from the FTC and CFPB that affect how small businesses sell, advertise and lend.
Updated Nov 10, 2026, 9:57 PM ET
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Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Alleging Hims and Hers Engaged in Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint adding five states as co-plaintiffs in its lawsuit alleging that telehealth provider Hims and Hers shared consumers’ sensitive health information with third-party advertising…
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FTC Action Results in Court Issuing Temporary Restraining Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Operation
Complaint alleges scheme operators used false threats to collect over $20 million in often-fictitious debts from consumers
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FTC Secures Settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, Advancing Price Transparency for Auto-Buying Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission announced an agreement today with Stream Auto Outlet, resolving claims that the Long Island, New York-based dealership group deceived consumers by advertising prices far lower than what consumers ultimately had…
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Progress Residential and Owner Pretium Partners to Pay $49.75 Million to Settle FTC and States’ Charges Over Deceptive Rental Pricing Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Proposed order requires companies to advertise true rental prices, clearly and conspicuously disclose fees and stop improperly withholding security deposits
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New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
Newly unredacted material sheds light on Amazon’s alleged scheme to manipulate auction results to meet corporate financial targets
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FTC, Washington Take Action Against Payment Processor for Deceiving Small Businesses About Costs and Cancellation Terms
Riverside Payments falsely promised to save small businesses money on payment-processing services but failed to disclose fees and auto-renewing contracts, complaint alleges
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FTC Staff Warn Marketers of Healthcare Plans and Lead Generators Not to Deceive Consumers about the Terms of the Advertised Plans
Letters cite FTC enforcement actions against alleged violators With open enrollment season for healthcare plans in progress, Federal Trade Commission staff are sending warning letters to 25 companies that market or generate sales leads for…
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FTC Highlights Efforts to Combat Imposter Scams and Protect Consumers
Agency stopped 19 FTC-impersonation websites and secured more than $80 million in consumer redress
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FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Agencies allege restaurant software and fintech firm deceptively touts costs and “24/7/365” customer support
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FTC Launches Personalized Pricing and Compensation Inquiry
Commission orders seek pricing and compensation methodology from major airlines, ride-sharing companies and food-delivery firms
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CFPB Announces New Initiative to Address OCC-Uncovered Debanking by Large Banks
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the next step in its work to advance President Trump’s fight against the debanking of businesses and individuals on the basis of their constitutionally protected rights
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CFPB Proud to Support the National Strategy for Financial Literacy
The CFPB is proud to support the new National Strategy for Financial Literacy to guide nationwide actions on building youth financial competency, developing good saving and investing habits, improving Americans’ knowledge of digital…
- The CFPB to Cease Discretionary Publication of Complaint Narratives and Visualizations
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Deputy Director Mark Paoletta’s Remarks to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
Deputy Director Mark Paoletta provided remarks to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission.