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State of Nevada After Dark: 1,000s are scammed in Nevada every year. What can you do?

Mar 31, 2022

Each year, thousands of Nevadans are cheated out of their money.

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Your Money
Intuit's 2018 homepage for TurboTax failed to adequately disclose the limits of the "free" offer, the Federal Trade Commission says.

Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free

Mar 29, 2022
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.
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Technology
A federal judge on Tuesday allowed an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission to proceed, coming after the agency's first complaint was dismissed.

Judge allows Federal Trade Commission's latest suit against Facebook to move forward

Jan 11, 2022
The judge had previously tossed the FTC's first attempt at attacking Facebook's alleged monopoly power for lack of evidence. This time, the judge said the FTC "has done its homework."
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Technology
In this file photo, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a speech about AI and gaming.

FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm

Dec 02, 2021
The regulator says the deal would give the combined company too much power, hurt competition and raise prices for consumers. It comes as a global shortage of chips wreaks havoc on the economy.
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Technology
Facebook asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the FTC's lawsuit alleging the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition in the social networking market.

Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp

Oct 04, 2021
The social network says the Federal Trade Commission's complaint is "without legal or factual support." The agency alleges Facebook buys promising rivals to stifle competition.
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Technology
The Federal Trade Commission has accused Facebook of stifling competition when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp and cut off other would-be rivals from its data.

Federal Trade Commission Refiles Suit Accusing Facebook Of Illegal Monopoly

Aug 19, 2021
The regulator is taking another swing at Facebook after a judge tossed out its initial effort in June. It accused the social media giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly.
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Technology
Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan is one of the most prominent progressive voices calling for more aggressive curbs on the dominance of big companies.

New FTC Chair Lina Khan Wants To Redefine Monopoly Power For The Age Of Big Tech

Jul 01, 2021
The new Federal Trade Commission chair's first big challenge will be rewriting a lawsuit against Facebook that a federal court tossed out earlier this week.
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Technology
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies remotely during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on October 28, 2020.

Facebook Gets Reprieve As Court Throws Out Major Antitrust Complaints

Jun 28, 2021
The decision is a blow to the Federal Trade Commission and 48 state attorneys general, who were pushing for the federal court to break up the social media giant.
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Technology
Lina Khan, here at her home in Larchmont, N.Y., in 2017, has been nominated to the Federal Trade Commission.

Big Tech Showdown Looms As Biden Taps Top Critics Lina Khan, Tim Wu

Mar 22, 2021
Federal Trade Commission nominee Lina Khan and presidential adviser Tim Wu have advocated for new rules to curb the power of the tech giants.
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Technology
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in 2019. His company has been hit with twin lawsuits alleging it abused its power in order to crush rivals.

'The Wrath Of Mark': 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook

Dec 11, 2020
Twin complaints from the Federal Trade Commission and 48 attorneys general paint a portrait of a company protecting its power at all costs.
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Investigations
An NPR investigation has identified more than 30 medical practices in more than a dozen states promoting unproven claims that the drug thymosin alpha-1, which is administered via injection, can prevent or treat COVID-19.

Web Of 'Wellness' Doctors Promote Injections Of Unproven Coronavirus Treatment

Oct 01, 2020
An NPR investigation has identified a web of more than 30 medical practices and compounding pharmacies across more than a dozen states promoting injections of an unproven treatment for COVID-19.
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Shots - Health News
Beware of scammers. Legitimate contact tracers will never ask you for any sort of payment or seek other financial information or your Social Security number.

How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's

Aug 20, 2020
A loved one's health could depend on the truth if you get a call from a real contact tracer about your exposure to the coronavirus. But beware impostors who ask you for payment or to click on a link.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Amazon has called safety a "top priority" for the company. But NPR has found more than 100 dietary supplements sold on Amazon that appear to be illegally marketed as antiviral treatments.

On Amazon, Dubious 'Antiviral' Supplements Proliferate Amid Pandemic

Jul 27, 2020
Federal law generally prohibits dietary supplements from claiming to treat specific diseases or viruses. Yet NPR found more than 100 products sold on Amazon that make unsubstantiated antiviral claims.
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Business
The logo of German automaker Volkswagen appears on flags fluttering in front of a car dealer in Hamm, Germany, in May. One of VW's many legal settlements over the Dieselgate scandal has finally reached its conclusion, the FTC says.

Volkswagen, Porsche Paid Out $9.5 Billion To Defrauded Dieselgate Drivers

Jul 27, 2020
The German automakers have finished compensating U.S. owners as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Most drivers chose to replace their vehicles, not repair them, the FTC says.
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Education
The FTC said the University of Phoenix's ads sought to mislead prospective students by suggesting the school had close ties to Twitter, MGM and other large companies.

University Of Phoenix Reaches $191 Million Settlement With FTC, Including Debt Relief

Dec 10, 2019
The school has 15 business days to inform eligible students, "You no longer owe any money to University of Phoenix. You don't have to do anything to get this relief."
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Business
The Federal Trade Commission released rules on when and how social media influencers should disclose ads.

FTC Issues Rules For Disclosure Of Ads By Social Media Influencers

Nov 05, 2019
The consumer watchdog agency is trying to protect users from deceptive ads on social media. The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020.
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Technology
According to a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission, YouTube marketed itself as a top destination for kids in presentations to the makers of popular children's products and brands.

Google, YouTube To Pay $170 Million Penalty Over Collecting Kids' Personal Info

Sep 04, 2019
Google and its YouTube subsidiary are settling allegations that YouTube collected personal information from children without their parents' consent, the Federal Trade Commission said.
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Business
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11, 2018.

Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

Jul 28, 2019
Regulators missed a chance to find out if deceptive practices at Facebook came from the top when they decided to enter into a settlement with Zuckerberg instead of questioning him, an FTC member says.
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Technology
As part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be subject to penalties if his company doesn't comply with an agreement over privacy violations.

FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations

Jul 24, 2019
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn't comply with the agreement.
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Business
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Facebook F8 developers conference on May 1, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.

Facebook Could Face Up To $5 Billion Fine For Privacy Violations

Apr 24, 2019
Facebook reported strong profits on Wednesday but also revealed it is setting aside $3 billion to pay a penalty to regulators for violating users' privacy.
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Shots - Health News
Two U.S. government agencies are warning companies that sell vaping products that their packaging resembles candy and may be in violation of safety and marketing guidelines because of its possible appeal to teens and children.

Federal Government Sends Warning To Vaping Companies

May 02, 2018
The federal government issued warnings to companies that sell vaping liquids, saying they are in violation of federal regulations due to packages that appear to market to children or teens.
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Politics
Equifax spent over $1 million last year on lobbying efforts, according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.

Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus' Oversight In Question

Sep 21, 2017
The day that Equifax said millions of Americans' personal information had been exposed, lawmakers were considering legislation the industry favored. Now, some are calling for tougher regulation.
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The Two-Way
Western Union says the $586 million it will pay as part of a settlement will go to the federal government.

Western Union Will Pay $586 Million For Aiding In Wire Fraud, Other Violations

Jan 19, 2017
The global money service company admitted it had acted criminally by "willfully failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program" and assisting people committing wire fraud.
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The Two-Way
Shares of Herbalife rose after the Federal Trade Commission's decision, and the company says it's ready to move on.

Herbalife Agrees To Pay $200 Million To Settle Complaints It Deceived Consumers

Jul 15, 2016
The FTC has ordered the company to revamp the way it compensates distributors, but because the punishment wasn't even tougher, Herbalife's share price rises.
NPR
The Two-Way
The planned merger by Staples and Office Depot faces opposition from federal regulators, who say it would hurt competition for businesses buying office supplies.

FTC Sues To Block The Merger Of Office Depot And Staples

Dec 07, 2015
Regulators say the deal would hurt the market for office supplies sold to large corporations.

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