Fortnite players, listen up! You might be able to get some money back from unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out over $126 million in refunds. They are also reopening the claim process for those who missed the first round. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had
A huge ad deal just got the okay from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but there's a catch. The FTC, currently all Republican, said yes to Omnicom buying Interpublic Group for $13. 5 billion. But they added a rule: Omnicom can't steer ads away from platforms based on political views. This means O
The Federal Trade Commission has taken a stand against Uber, claiming the company has been charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without their explicit permission. This legal action comes after the FTC has been pushing for easier cancellation processes for subscription services. T
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a significant step by filing a lawsuit against Uber. The issue? Uber's subscription service, Uber One. The FTC claims that Uber has been misleading customers about the benefits and costs of this service. They also argue that Uber makes it too hard for users to
In a recent courtroom showdown, the spotlight was on Mark Zuckerberg, as old emails surfaced. These messages, some over a decade old, showed his concerns about rivals and key deals. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) used these emails to question Zuckerberg during a lengthy trial. The FTC's lead law
Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently faced tough questions in a courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to prove that Facebook is a monopoly. They claim that Facebook bought Instagram to get rid of a competitor. The FTC showed emails from 2012. In these emails, Zuckerberg talke
The spotlight is on a major legal battle in Washington. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking on a social media powerhouse. The FTC claims the company bought two major rivals to eliminate competition. This move could force the company to sell off these acquisitions. The company's CEO and form
The biggest legal showdown in social media history is about to kick off. The Federal Trade Commission is going head-to-head with Meta. This is not just any court battle. It is a massive court case that has been in the works for nearly six years. The focus is on whether Meta broke the rules when it b
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r
Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm
