Lyft is paying $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the ride-hailing service of exaggerating how much money drivers could make while the company was trying to recover from a steep downturn in demand during the pandemic.

Tapestry and Capri Holdings have filed their notice to jointly appeal the decision by a U.S. District judge to temporarily halt the merger between the makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags, according to a court filing Monday.

A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect.

The Federal Trade Commission this week released a final rule called “Click to Cancel,” which says online subscriptions should require the same amount of clicks to end as they do to sign up, and in-person signups should have the option to cancel online or over the phone.

The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.

No real business or government agency will ever tell you to buy a gift card to pay them. Here’s how to spot and avoid gift card scams.

Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security.

A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.

Britain’s competition watchdog has cleared Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didn’t qualify for further scrutiny.

The nation’s largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission.

The federal government is suing some pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for patients.

Kroger and Albertsons have made their final argument in federal court in support of their proposed merger.

Missing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.

Cases of Bitcoin ATM fraud have started popping up in Clay County and now the Sheriff’s Office is warning people to be alert after a deputy saved an elderly woman from becoming the scam’s next victim.

The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons have insisted that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart and Amazon.

Scammers spread fake information about your student loans to try to get money or information from you. We've got some ways to tell the difference, from the FTC.

A lawyer for supermarket chain Albertsons has told a federal judge that the company might have to lay off workers and close stores if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed.

The largest proposed grocery merger in U.S. history is heading to court.

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.

How can you protect yourself when buying a car?

The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.

In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.

When it comes to student loan forgiveness, scammers are targeting Spanish speakers with false promises of debt relief help.

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered information from eight companies that the agency says offer products and services that use personal data to set prices based on a shopper’s individual characteristics.

People are reporting millions of dollars lost in a scam that targets active-duty military and plays on their desire to help.

The FTC and FDA are calling out five sellers of edible cannabis products using packaging that imitates foods popular with kids.

People are getting letters in the mail from a law firm saying that one of their clients has died and they’re looking for the heir. It's a scam, the FTC warns.

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform.

The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, saying the deal would allow the world’s largest mattress supplier to suppress competition that would result in higher prices for shoppers.

Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or “Finfluencers” are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice. But experts warn to be careful who you trust.

Just what does an appointment setter do? And how can you tell the difference between a legit job offer and a scam?

The Federal Trade Commission warns that hackers can steal your passwords through phishing attacks, and scammers can buy passwords exposed in a data breach.

The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice.

U.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom, according to people familiar with the pending actions.

Before you spend money on that celebrity-endorsed premium cookware, weight loss product, or can’t-miss money-making opportunity, pause. Take a breath. Are you sure a celebrity or influencer is really endorsing that product or program?

Social media feeds are flooded with ads offering steep discounts on brand-name products, including luxury items. But are these offers real or a scam?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Justice Department to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.

ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices soar and big oil companies reap massive profits.

If someone trusts you enough to admit to you that they've been scammed, especially if the scammer is still in touch with them, the FTC has some advice to help guide you.

Anyone who tells you to buy gold, or withdraw cash, and give it to someone is a scammer, the Federal Trade Commission warns.

If you get a text about an overdue toll charge, do NOT click any links in it. It’s probably a scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.

For millions of American workers, the government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Tapestry, Inc.’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Ltd.

If you’re looking for a new job, getting paid to shop might sound like a dream. But while some mystery shopping jobs are legitimate, many aren’t. So how do you spot the scams?

If a new employer mails your first paycheck before you even start working, that’s your cue to stop -- it’s a scam.

That’s why the FTC wants to hear what happened if you recently tried to get a product repaired.

Two lawmakers from opposing parties are floating a new plan to protect the privacy of Americans' personal data.

If you are looking for a new place to rent, the Federal Trade Commission warns you need to watch for rental scams.

A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices.

Many renters pay for tenant background checks, but they don’t get to see the reports that landlords use, which may include mistakes like information that's outdated, misleading, or that belongs to someone else.

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission suggests grocery giants used inflation and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to drive their profits and keep raising prices.

Scammers are impersonating well-known companies and scaring you into paying to fix computer problems that might not exist, the Federal Trade Commission warns.

Reddit says the Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the social media platform's sale, licensing or sharing of user posts and other content to outside organizations for use in training artificial intelligence models.

When you’re planning a trip, you might be tempted to jump on an offer for a great deal. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes hide behind those offers.

A Microsoft engineer is sounding an alarm about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the company’s artificial intelligence image-generator tool.

More than 94 million Americans will use their phones to scan a QR code this year. However, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a new warning about these handy codes.

If the gift card you're about to buy isn't for a gift, put it down and walk away.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.

State governments across the U.S. are adopting or considering laws that would block the sale of personal health data or information about who visits sensitive sites such as sexual health facilities.

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received over 64,000 romance scams reports that translated into $1.14 billion in reported losses.

The Federal Trade Commission's Data Book shows that people who reported scams to the FTC lost $10 billion in 2023, the highest losses ever reported to the agency.

Many online sellers guarantee that if you order now, they can deliver on or before Valentine’s Day.

U.S. regulators have barred TurboTax maker Intuit Inc. from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free for all customers, or if eligibility is clearly disclosed.

The Federal Trade Commission has a scam warning specifically for military veterans.

The FTC wants to hear from you about the protections the agency is considering when it comes to what information websites can collect from children and how they use and share that information.

The European Union says Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI could trigger a merger investigation.

Scammers follow the seasons -- and that means with New Year's resolutions revving up, there are likely to be some fake "new year, new you" promotions, the Federal Trade Commission warns.

Job scams can crop up on real job sites, including places like LinkedIn, so how do you tell a scam from the real thing?

Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information. Here’s what the Federal Trade Commission wants you to know.

AI, or deepfake technology, is becoming more sophisticated and it’s becoming harder and harder to distinguish between what’s real and what’s a computer-generated scam.

Scammers are impersonating real companies in ads on Facebook, TikTok, and other social media platforms. So, how do you navigate past the fakes without passing up the real bargains?

The Federal Trade Commission has three things for consumers to think about before you purchase a genetic test kit.

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing sweeping changes to a decades-old law that regulates how companies can track and advertise to children, including turning off targeted ads to kids under 13 by default.

Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers.

The FTC has created new requirements for car dealerships to stop bait-and-switch tactics and hidden fees

Attorneys for Amazon have asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger.

Security filings show the Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades.

The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18.

The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products.

A proposed ban on noncompete agreements has come under a fierce attack by business groups in New York.

A newly unredacted portion of the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon says the company used a secret algorithm that essentially helped the company raise prices on other online sites.

The Biden administration has proposed increasing transparency around junk fees, which are hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, and other goods and services.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic senators are urging federal regulators to investigate multibillion-dollar acquisitions by oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying the deals could lead to higher prices at the gas pump.

If you have been avoiding a home security system because of the cost, the latest data from the FBI might change your mind.

Here’s how to avoid charity scams and make sure your donation counts.

The three national credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — have permanently extended a program that lets you check your credit report at each of the agencies once a week for free.

President Joe Biden says his proposed ban on junk fees will help families and “honest” businesses.

The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is the most aggressive move it has taken yet to tame the market power of a company that’s become synonymous with online shopping and fast deliveries.

Since 2021, people have reported losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media — way more than with any other contact method, the FTC says.

Did you get a bill for a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) you never applied for? If the answer is yes, an identity thief probably used your personal information to get the loan.

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.

The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would 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.

Scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in different communities. So, what do scams and bad business practices look like in the Latino community?

The U.S. government says the former Twitter’s request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct being investigated.

Information theft is on the rise.

Children's advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite federal law prohibiting the practice.