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Chargebacks911 Settlement Highlights FTC and AG Scrutiny of Chargeback Mitigation Practices
This week, the FTC and Florida AG announced a settlement with Chargebacks911, a chargeback mitigation company that touted its ability to help companies respond to and reverse consumer credit card disputes. The FTC and…
Know Your Fake Reviews: State AGs Signal Enforcement
Reviews Can Drive Business Reviews matter. In a survey conducted by Yelp, 83% of consumers who read reviews say they trust online reviews about local businesses. However, fake reviews may mislead consumers. Recently,…
FTC Alleges FinTech Provider Engaged in Dark Patterns, Concealed Fees for Cash Advances in Reaching $18 Million Settlement
The FTC yesterday filed a complaint and stipulated order against Bridge, It (dba “Brigit”), a fintech company that operates a personal finance mobile application that advertises cash advances to consumers. According to…
Safeguards Snafu? The Anomalous New Provision in the FTC’s Gramm-Leach-Bliley Safeguards Rule
Last week, the FTC announced that it had finalized its rulemaking to add data breach notification provisions to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule. As expected, the new provisions require non-bank…
FTC Proposes “Junk Fees” Rule that Would Overhaul Pricing Practices and Disclosures across Industries
Today the FTC announced a proposed rule that could fundamentally alter how businesses across industries advertise prices and disclose fees to consumers. The proposed rule follows the FTC’s Advance Notice of Proposed…