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FTC expands rules

FTC changes its telemarketing rules to cover growing ‘tech support scam’ calls

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), making it easier to protect consumers who are tricked into paying scam tech support companies. The FTC could already go after these fraudster companies if they initiated calls to people — now,

Engadget on MSN · 1d

FTC expands rules to hold tech support scammers accountable

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can now go after scammers posing as tech support providers even if it's the consumer who called them up. It has just approved amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule that expands its coverage to include "inbound" calls to companies pitching "technical support services through advertisements or direct mail solicitations.

ConsumerAffairs · 1d

Tech support scams now under tougher telemarketing regulations, FTC says

Regulations protecting people from telemarketing scams now cover tech support scams, which have cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars in recent year

FTC launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

FTC reportedly opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft

The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, according to multiple reports — corroborating earlier reporting by the Financial Times.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Microsoft is being investigated by the FTC over antitrust concerns

Microsoft is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission in a wide-ranging antitrust probe, making it the fifth Big Tech company to fall under such scrutiny in several years. The demand for information that spans hundreds of pages and culminates over a year of informal discussions with Microsoft competitors and partners.

Computerworld · 1d

FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, scrutinizing its cloud computing, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI businesses.

FTC probes subscription service complaints

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Uber Faces FTC Consumer Protection Probe Over Subscriptions

The US Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether Uber Technologies Inc. violated consumer protection laws with its flagship subscription service.

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

Uber’s subscription service reportedly target of FTC probe

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber over whether it broke consumer protection laws by allegedly automatically signing people up for its

BBC · 1d

Uber probed by US regulator over subscription plan

Uber is facing an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into its flagship subscription plan, the company has said. As first reported by Bloomberg, the US consumer watchdog was probing the ride-hailing giant over the enrolment and cancellation procedures of the service.

1dOpinion

New FTC rule adds time and money to car-buying process

The FTC's proposed Vehicle Shopping Rule – the CARS Rule – would make buying a car more expensive, more time-consuming and ...

Townhall2dOpinion

The FTC and DOJ Are Threatening American Leadership

The recent House Oversight Committee report on the FTC found, “ [u]nder Chair Khan, the Commission appears to be working to ...

Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns

Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates may be breaking ...

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Better Online Ticket Sales Act Compliance and Defense Lawyer on BOTS Act FTC Regulation

The FTC Better Online Ticket Sales Act (“BOTS Act” or the “Act”)) prohibits the circumvention of a security measure, access ...

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FTC On The Hunt for Call Scammers After Shutting Major Loophole in Law

The FTC confirmed that it’s on the hunt for scammers after it managed to shut a leading flaw in the law. The leading ...

FTC Solar announces 1-for-10 reverse stock split

FTC Solar (FTCI) announced that it will implement a reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-10, ...

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FTC files complaint against security system used at Columbus high schools, zoo and Lower.com Field

The FTC alleged that Evolv’s Express scanners failed in several instances to detect weapons in schools while flagging ...

The 74 on MSN2d

FTC: AI ‘Weapons Detection’ Co. Evolv Misled Schools About its Safety Abilities

The Federal Trade Commission has accused a company that makes AI-powered security screening systems for some 800 schools ...

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