Scams, Fraud & Consumer Protection

USA: FTC probes compliance of sports agents with SPARTA at universitiesTwenty universities with NCAA Division I athletics have been asked by the Federal Trade Commission to submit information regarding the…

USA: FTC Secures Injunction Blocking Edwards Lifesciences’ Acquisition of JenaValveA federal court in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 2026, granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction, temporarily…

USA: FTC Approves Modification to Horseracing Integrity Enforcement RuleBackground of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety AuthorityA modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Enforcement Rule received approval from the…

USA: FTC Requires Adamas Amenity Services to Halt No-Hire Agreements in NJ and NYCAdamas Amenity Services LLC, a building‑services contractor operating in New Jersey and New York City, will be…

USA: FTC Sends Warning Letters to Ten Companies Over Potential Consumer Review Rule ViolationsTen companies received warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in December 2025, alerting them to…

USA: FTC Reports $65 Million Lost to Rental Scams Since 2020Key FindingsConsumers have lost approximately $65 million across nearly 65,000 reported rental scams since 2020, according to a recent analysis…

USA: FTC Launches Refund Process for Unauthorized NGL SubscriptionsRefund Claims Now OpenConsumers who were charged for the NGL Pro subscription without their consent can submit refund claims, according to an…

USA: FTC Biennial Report on National Do Not Call RegistryAs of the close of fiscal year 2025, more than 258 million telephone numbers were listed on the National Do Not Call…

USA: FTC to Host Workshop on Measuring Consumer Injuries and Benefits in Data-Driven EconomyWorkshop OverviewA workshop organized by the Federal Trade Commission is scheduled for February 26, 2026, to explore…

USA: FTC Report Finds Low Risk of Nationwide Price‑Setting in U.S. Ethanol IndustryAn annual assessment released today indicates that the U.S. ethanol production sector shows limited concentration, reducing the likelihood…