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Why does the US government think a Kroger-Albertsons merger would be bad for grocery shoppers?
On Monday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed an administrative complaint against Kroger’s $24.6 billion deal to acquire Albertsons and a federal lawsuit that asks a judge to block the merger for now.
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FTC calls TurboTax ‘deceptive' and bans service from advertising products as free
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.
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Biden administration proposes ban on hidden ‘junk fees' for hotels, concert tickets
President Joe Biden says his proposed ban on junk fees will help families and “honest” businesses.
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Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company in its nearly 30-year history.
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Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation.
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FTC seeks to ban fake reviews with new proposed rule
In recent years, the FTC has fined or brought cases against companies believed to be suppressing honest reviews or soliciting fake reviews.
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FTC accuses Amazon of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday for what it called a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
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Struggling to Cancel Subscriptions? FTC Proposes ‘Click to Cancel' Rule
Are you tired of struggling to cancel your subscriptions, only to find the cancellation button nowhere on the website or app? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heard your complaints and has proposed a solution.
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Former AT&T Customers May Be Owed ‘Data Throttling' Settlement Check
Millions of dollars are available for certain AT&T phone customers after a multi-million dollar settlement with federal regulators over the carrier’s alleged data-throttling practices.
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Online Counseling Service BetterHelp to Pay $7.8M Settlement Over Sharing Users' Sensitive Health Data
The online counseling service BetterHelp has agreed to return $7.8 million to customers to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for sharing health data it had promised to keep private — including information about mental health challenges — with companies including Facebook and Snapchat.
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FTC Fines GoodRx $1.5M for Sharing User Health Data With Facebook and Google
Under a settlement, California-based GoodRx also accepted that it will be prohibited going forward from sharing user health data with third parties for advertising purposes, the FTC said.
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FTC Proposes to Ban Noncompete Clauses for Workers
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that would prevent employers from imposing noncompete clauses for workers that prohibit them from joining a competitor, typically for a period of time, after they leave the company.
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Microsoft Will Fight US Over $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
At the center of the dispute is Microsoft’s rivalry with PlayStation-maker Sony to secure popular Activision Blizzard franchises like the military shooter game Call of Duty.
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How to Shop Smart and Save Money on Holiday Gifts
If you’re shopping online, make sure the website you are using says “https” in the URL. Here are other tips to save you money and keep you safe, whether you are shopping online or in person.