1,634 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,634
Total Actions
16
Jurisdictions
$49.9B+
Total Fines Tracked
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert warning Texas businesses and nonprofits about a surge of demand letters alleging California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) violations based on common website technologies such as cookies, pixels, and analytics tools. The AG cautions that some letters may exaggerate or misrepresent violations and may be fraudulent, noting serial CIPA plaintiff Vivek Shah has been declared a vexatious litigant. Recipients are advised not to pay or respond directly, to consult privacy counsel, and to report suspected fraud to the Consumer Protection Division.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a civil investigative demand into MediaLab.AI Inc., owner of the Kik Messenger app, over lax age assurance practices, content moderation, and child safety failures that advocates have dubbed a "predator's paradise." The action follows a July 2025 notice of violation under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act for privacy notice deficiencies and processing sensitive data — including health, biometric, and precise geolocation data — without proper consent, which the company has only partially addressed. The new investigation seeks records related to practices that may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the CTDPA and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. No fine has been imposed to date.
A bipartisan coalition of 33 state attorneys general, led by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, began trial against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive children and teens to use the platforms compulsively, while falsely assuring parents and the public that its platforms were safe for young users. The states also allege Meta illegally collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, violating COPPA. The trial opened before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with the states seeking monetary penalties and injunctive relief.
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general led by New Jersey, California, Colorado, and Kentucky is taking Meta Platforms, Inc. to trial, alleging that Meta designed addictive features on Instagram and Facebook that harm minors' mental health, illegally collected data from children under 13 without the required protections under COPPA, and misled users about platform safety. Opening arguments begin August 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. No monetary penalty or final remedy has yet been imposed.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement marking the first day of trial in a multistate lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company knowingly designed addictive features on Facebook and Instagram that harm children's mental health. The coalition alleges Meta illegally collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, violating COPPA, and seeks monetary penalties, restitution, and an injunction against deceptive practices.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed an opposition to X.AI's motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to block enforcement of Minnesota's anti-nudification law, which bans commercial platforms from allowing users to generate synthetic intimate images of real people. The court previously denied X.AI's motion for a temporary restraining order, and the law took effect August 1, 2026. The AG argues X.AI cannot show irreparable harm and is unlikely to prevail on the merits of its First Amendment claims.
The FTC filed a complaint against Credit Glory LLC and related entities for deceptive credit repair practices, including false promises, impersonating debt collectors, charging illegal upfront fees, and using negative option billing without consent. A federal court temporarily halted the operation.
The Minnesota court denied X.AI's request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted enforcement of Minnesota's first-in-the-nation AI nudification ban (HF 1606). The law bans technology that generates fake nude images of real people, and Attorney General Ellison argued that X.AI's delay in filing the motion showed no immediate harm. The court agreed, allowing the law to take effect as planned.
The FTC, along with Utah and California, filed a complaint against Hims & Hers alleging the telehealth provider shared consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms without consent, and deceived consumers about billing and cancellation practices. The complaint alleges violations of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 49 other attorneys general sent a letter to the FCC urging it to strengthen its Know Your Customer (KYC) rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition recommends requiring providers to understand customers' business, applying KYC standards to all providers, and collecting additional information on high-risk customers. No monetary penalty was imposed.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 49 other state attorneys general sent a letter to the FCC urging stronger 'Know Your Customer' rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition requests that phone companies verify customer identities and business practices to prevent scammers from using the network. The letter is part of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC urging stronger Know Your Customer (KYC) rules to prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network for illegal robocalls. The coalition recommends requiring providers to understand customers' business practices, holding all originating providers to KYC standards, and collecting additional information on high-risk customers. This effort is part of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup.
Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC urging stronger Know Your Customer (KYC) rules to prevent illegal robocalls. The coalition recommends requiring originating voice service providers to understand customers' business practices, apply KYC standards to all providers regardless of size, and collect additional information on high-risk customers. The action is part of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into LinkedIn Corporation over allegations that the company advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities ("ghost jobs") on its platform. The investigation focuses on whether LinkedIn misled consumers who paid for Premium subscriptions by failing to disclose that a significant percentage of job postings may be inactive or not genuine hiring opportunities.
Attorney General Ellison and 48 other attorneys general called on the FCC to strengthen rules to cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. The coalition is responding to the FCC's proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls and texts, which cost Americans nearly $2 billion last year.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with Annelle Soberay and Omega Dental Care, a defunct dental clinic that shut down in late 2024 without providing advance notice or transitional care to patients. The settlement allows consumers to obtain refunds from the Consumer Protection Restitution Account for fees paid for services that were never provided.
Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC urging stronger rules to prevent scammers from accessing legitimate telephone numbers for illegal robocalls. The coalition is responding to the FCC's proposed rules and asks for measures such as stronger certification, reporting, and prohibitions on number cycling.
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued 3M, DuPont, and other chemical companies for knowingly causing decades of PFAS pollution through consumer products. The lawsuit alleges the companies hid toxicity risks, failed to warn the public, and seeks cleanup funding, damages, and injunctive relief.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced a court ruling denying Meta Platforms, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and misled parents. The court allowed claims under COPPA and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act to proceed to trial, scheduled for August 2026.
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in submitting comments to the FCC urging stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition recommends expanding the definition of telephone number resellers, prohibiting resale of certain numbers, and requiring mandatory education for companies selling phone numbers. This is a regulatory advocacy action, not a direct enforcement action against a specific company.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the FCC to strengthen rules to cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. The coalition's letter requests stronger certification rules, regular reporting, and prohibitions on number cycling to combat illegal robocalls.
The FTC and New York Attorney General took action against Handy Technologies for deceptive earnings claims and failure to disclose fees and fines that led to millions of dollars being withheld from workers' wages. The FTC is sending over $2.7 million in refunds to 62,893 affected consumers.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub for failing to deliver FIFA World Cup tickets that fans purchased. The investigation focuses on reports of 'ghost ticketing,' where sellers list tickets they do not possess, collect payment, and cancel when unable to deliver.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that new amendments to the state's automatic renewal law took effect July 1, 2026. The law requires covered businesses to provide annual renewal reminders, offer easy cancellation options (including online or by email), and promptly process cancellation requests without obstruction. Non-compliance may be considered an unfair trade practice subject to investigation by the AG's office and the Department of Consumer Protection.
A Minnesota jury found home seller Chadwick Banken liable for violating the Minnesota Human Rights Act by targeting Muslim homebuyers in a deceptive contract for deed scheme. The scheme involved inflated prices, large down payments, and balloon payments designed to cause defaults, allowing Banken to keep payments and resell properties. Remedies including restitution will be determined at a later hearing.
The Colorado Attorney General settled with Unlock Partnership Solutions, Inc., which marketed home equity agreements that were determined to be consumer credit transactions subject to Colorado's Uniform Consumer Credit Code and Consumer Equity Protection Act. The company must comply with lending laws, rate caps, disclosures, and licensing, and pay $283,375 in restitution to 125 consumers, with additional payments expected.
The FTC, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas, filed a lawsuit against WPATH alleging the organization made false and unsubstantiated claims about the necessity, safety, and effectiveness of pediatric medical transition services. The complaint alleges WPATH misled parents and children about medical consensus and failed to disclose serious side effects, in violation of the FTC Act.
The FTC sued the Genesis Tech enterprise and its owners for operating deceptive internet-based subscription schemes. The defendants allegedly misled consumers about subscription terms, billed without authorization, and made cancellation difficult. The court granted a temporary halt to the operations pending trial.
The FTC filed a contempt motion against Amare Global Holdings, Shawn Talbott, Patrick Hintze, and Hiep Tran for allegedly violating a 2005 FTC order that prohibited Talbott from making unsubstantiated health claims. The motion alleges that the defendants marketed dietary supplements for children and adults with false claims about treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and misrepresented scientific evidence. The FTC seeks compensatory damages for consumers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against Bridge It, Inc. (doing business as Brigit) for violating Minnesota's payday lending laws. The lawsuit alleges Brigit operates as an unlicensed lender making short-term loans with APRs exceeding 300%, without disclosing rates or complying with state interest caps and disclosure requirements.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.