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With egg costs more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging.

With egg prices more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging.

Concerns about Twitter’s security soared after an incident in 2020 when teenagers breached Twitter’s internal systems and tweeted as Musk, Barack Obama and others.

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced a new claims process to return money to thousands of former AT&T customers as a result of a $60 million settlement with AT&T.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning people about taking online quizzes.

The founder of a college-planning platform allegedly lied to Chase to convince the bank to acquire it. The company's claims to consumers were also dubious.

Employers say that noncompete agreements are needed to protect trade secrets and investments. The FTC says they deprive workers of their economic liberties and has proposed a rule to ban them.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has curried the favor of Republican lawmakers, said it will sue the FTC if it pursues a ban on noncompete clauses.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, that’s higher than any other scam. Now, new campaign apps are launching to educate users.

Companies often prevent employees from joining rivals. The Biden Administration wants that to end.

Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticize oppressive governments, for instance.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements, calling them an exploitative practice that suppresses wages and hampers innovation.

It's increasingly common for companies to ban employees from working for a competitor as a condition of employment.

It's increasingly common for companies to ban employees from working for a competitor as a condition of employment.

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a rule that would prevent employers from imposing noncompete clauses for workers.

Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on coercive employment agreements that keep workers bound to their jobs.

Noncompete clauses in employment contracts are one way employers can hold power over workers and keep wages low.

The Federal Trade Commission says the move would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.

FTC voted in December to block deal, which it says could violate antitrust laws by suppressing Microsoft Xbox competitors.

Epic Games was hit with a $520 million penalty this week for multiple infractions, including tricking players into spending money on "unwanted charges."

Microsoft wants to buy Activision, the maker of hit video games like Call of Duty. Regulators oppose what could be the largest acquisition in the gaming industry.

Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant’s planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard.

Senators introduced a bill targeting the lack of transparency among social media companies even as lawmakers consider banning some platforms in the U.S.

A group of video game players is suing to stop Microsoft from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard, arguing that the $68.7 billion acquisition would stifle competition and reduce consumer choice.

Epic Games has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $520 million over allegations of privacy violations and unwanted charges. Nearly half of the money will go to refund consumers.

Federal regulators have also accused Epic Games of collecting teen players' personal information without parental consent.

The company is refunding $245 million to customers who made unwanted purchases because of poor game design, and is paying a $275 million fine for collecting personal data from kids without consent.

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.

“We accepted this agreement because we want Epic to be at the forefront of consumer protection and provide the best experience for our players,” the game maker said in a statement.

Facebook parent Meta is sparring with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its pending acquisition of virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited in federal court in San Jose, California.

Wyden cited a paragraph in the record of the Justice Department’s prosecution of Democratic lawyer Michael Sussmann stipulating that companies associated with a longtime industry entrepreneur had sold browser history data to government agencies.

Montana residents are the country's least vulnerable to identity theft and other fraud, according to a new report from personal finance website NerdWallet.

The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover of the video game company could suppress competitors to Microsoft's Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

Federal regulators say the tech industry mega-merger could mean fewer games for 150 million Activision users.

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to its Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

The Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday it has filed an antitrust case against Microsoft to challenge the software maker's attempt to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard . Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in January, with the goal of closing it by June 2023. The deal has come under pressure from Microsoft's competitors in gaming, such as Sony . Smith argued Microsoft's purchase of Activision would let it compete effectively in the gaming industry, spurring innovation and helping customers. Politico reported last month that the FTC was likely to try to block the deal.

The lawsuit represents the FTC’s most significant effort to rein in consolidation in the tech industry since prominent tech critic Lina Khan became the commission’s chair.

NerdWallet ranks all 50 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia, based on how frequently their residents are victimized by identity theft and fraud crimes.

Federal regulators opened their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta’s acquisition of a virtual-reality company in a San Jose, California, courtroom.

Shares are higher in Asia after an advance on Wall Street led by the latest rally in technology companies.

Lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., prosecutor alleges Amazon deceived customers about how their gratuities were used.

The Xbox maker said that if federal regulators approve its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it will publish Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms for 10 years.

Completing the deal will send a message that the Biden administration is not closed off to all M&A.

U.S. senators from both parties have expressed skepticism that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons will lower prices for consumers.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

Elon Musk on Friday tweeted a mocking image, calling out Senate Democrats who want to investigate his company. He noted the mess involving FTX.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Congress gave too much power to a nonprofit authority it created in 2020 to develop and enforce horseracing rules.

A group of Democratic senators have asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by Twitter of consumer-protection laws or data-security commitments.

Following hurricanes Ian and Nicole, the Federal Trade Commission is warning potential buyers of how to steer clear of a flood-damaged car.

Around Veterans Day, charity scammers seek to take advantage of the generosity of those who want to help charities that support servicemembers and veterans, the Federal Trade Commission warned.

The statement comes after several key security and privacy executives resigned or were dismissed from the company, after Elon Musk acquired Twitter.

As beneficiaries are encouraged to review their coverage for 2023, fraudsters may try to capitalize on that and cast a broad net to lure in victims.

Have you ever been unhappy with a service — like your phone or Internet — and tried to cancel it? But, when you tried, you found it difficult or nearly impossible?

If justices side with plaintiffs, it would diminish the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.

People who tried to cancel the internet phone service were subjected to an "endless loop" of calls, government says.

The game’s aficionados, not antitrust lawsuits or the Justice Department, will determine whether PGA golfers can also take Saudi money.

The proposed security requirements would follow CEO James Cory Rellas even if he moves onto another company.

The FTC's rare decision to put Drizly CEO under order signals a new approach to privacy enforcement under Chair Lina Khan.

Cybersecurity experts told Newsy the relief program is particularly lucrative to scammers because it offers a huge target for information and money.

A $3.38 million FTC settlement exposes a business practice of marking up auto loans that, when applied unevenly, can be discriminatory.

This year, the FTC has gotten thousands of reports — including many from older adults — about scammers pretending to be an internet or cable provider to try to trick people out of their money or personal information.

President Biden was mocked on Monday for how he spelled out the URL for a website during his public address on how to report fraud in his student debt handout plan.

Facebook parent Meta struck back in its legal battle with federal regulators over its proposed acquisition of virtual-reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural.

The former chief security officer for Uber has been convicted of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.

Jeffrey Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, has advocated in Washington for privacy protection over the last 25 years, warning U.S. lawmakers and regulators about growing threats to Americans’ online privacy.

Washington Consumers’ Checkbook shares tips for planning a funeral that doesn’t cost a fortune.

Federal regulators are ordering Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy to testify in the government's investigation of Amazon Prime.

The Federal Trade Commission rejected Amazon's bid to exclude CEO Andy Jassy and founder Jeff Bezos from testifying in a probe into the company's Prime program.

How do we know reviews online really are honest? Or from real buyers? Read on for ideas about handling fake reviews.

Scammers will target anyone searching for a job or a business opportunity, but the Federal Trade Commission has also seen money-making schemes that targeted or disproportionately affected Latino communities.

The FTC currently has a staff of about 40 people monitoring compliance with its many hundreds of consent orders across the economy. Current and former officials say it's not enough.

Groups calling for stricter antitrust regulations quickly urged the FTC to block the merger, arguing it would further expand the company's massive market power.

The FTC order came after nearly a third of Credit Karma users who were told they qualified for preapproved credit card offers were actually turned down, wasting their time and hurting credit scores.

Groups calling for stricter antitrust regulations quickly urged the FTC to block the merger, arguing it would further expand the company's massive market power.

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Amazon’s $3.9 billion acquisition of the primary health organization One Medical, a move that could delay the completion of the deal.

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit that alleges the website “Credit Karma” deceived people by falsely claiming that they had been “pre-approved” or had “90% odds” of approval for credit cards or loans.

“Where consumers seek out health care, receive counseling, or celebrate their faith is private information that shouldn’t be sold to the highest bidder,” a Federal Trade Commission official said.

Federal regulators allege Roomster duped customers out of $27 million by posting fake listings on its room-finding service.

Federal regulators have sued a data broker they accuse of selling sensitive geolocation data from millions of mobile devices.

Walmart filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission that accused the retailer of allowing its money transfer services to be used by scam artists, calling it an “egregious instance of agency overreach.”.

After President Biden announced his plan for student loan relief Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about potential scams.

We’re hearing about many Medicare recipients who signed up for these free COVID tests and never got them.

The Federal Trade Commission warns you need to do what you can to protect yourself and your purchases.

Amazon has complained to federal regulators that they're hounding company founder Jeff Bezos and senior executives.

Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your house or the latest kids’ fad going viral in online videos, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies.

Scammers may offer to give you a check for more than the selling price. They tell you to deposit the check and send the difference back to them.

The head of the nation’s financial watchdog is having second thoughts about using fines to deter illegal behavior in the financial industry, saying some companies have gotten so big that the money makes little difference.

Federal regulators have taken legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg from acquiring virtual reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural.

The Federal Trade Commission warns that U.S. service members and their families who are looking to buy a new car or truck are often targets of fraudulent car dealers.

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.

The Federal Trade Commission says it has sued Walmart for allowing its money transfer services to be used by scam artists who the agency says fleeced hundreds of millions of dollars from consumers.

As auto prices surge, the Federal Trade Commission is proposing a rule to ban junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics that can plague car buyers.

Federal regulators have accused Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse of imposing illegal warranty terms on customers and ordered them to fix their warranties and ensure that their dealers compete fairly with independent repair-makers.

The Federal Trade Commission wants to send a reminder about some rights related to credit and discrimination.

The head of the Federal Trade Commission says the agency is pushing a robust agenda of actions and policies to help safeguard children’s privacy online.

According to the FTC’s new data spotlight, scammers are banking on what you don’t know about cryptocurrency — or scammers’ tricks. And that could cost you serious money.

Hurricane-related threats come not just from the storms themselves but also from scammers who use those weather emergencies to cheat people, the Federal Trade Commission warns.

Scammers might promise a loan forgiveness program — that most people won’t qualify for. Or they might say they’ll wipe out your loans by disputing them. But they can’t get you into a forgiveness program you don’t qualify for or wipe out your loans.

Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations that the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users’ data over a six-year span.

Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.