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FTC: Companies Are Using Your Data to Set Individualized Prices
The FTC report says that "Americans deserve to know how their private data is being used to set the prices they pay and ...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns
The Federal Trade Commission said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships ...
This property manager operating in Wisconsin is being sued by the FTC. What to know.
The FTC said property manager Greystar charged consumers hidden fees adding up to "hundreds of millions of dollars." ...
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Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M FTC Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that companies misleading players about the “true cost of in-game transactions” ...
Amazon AI deal leaves ‘zombie’ start-up in its wake, whistleblower says
Filing details $400 million license for smart robot system and claims retail giant’s “reverse acquihire” contract limits ...
FTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Kids and younger teens might soon be unable to play Genshin Impact's gachas. The developer behind the game has agreed to ...
Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
Singapore-based Cognosphere is banned from selling loot boxes to teens under 16 without parental consent.
Pepsi hurt small businesses by giving big-box retailer financial advantages, the FTC claims
The big-box retailer "consistently" received promotional payments and advertising from PepsiCo, which owns major brands ...
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FTC sues PepsiCo, alleges 'rigged' soft drink competition
The FTC on Friday filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging the company engaged in illegal price discrimination.
‘Genshin Impact’ Must Pay $20 Million For Misleading Players About Gacha Spending
Genshin Impact remains one of the most popular gacha games in the world, constantly adding new regions and characters, but ...
US FTC calls out ‘surveillance pricing’ says companies using browser history, shopping patterns to manipulate prices
The FTC study reveals that companies manipulate prices based on consumers’ location, demographics, and shopping behaviors. This practice, termed ’surveillance pricing’, involves tracking online ...