1,506 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,506
Total Actions
16
Jurisdictions
$26.6B+
Total Fines Tracked
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.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over concerns that the organization may be promoting and recommending childhood vaccines for financial gain. The AAP has been issued a Civil Investigative Demand to determine the basis of its vaccine recommendations and whether they are influenced by financial incentives from pharmaceutical donors.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers, including Frito Lay, Flora Food Group, and ACH Foods, over misleading 'heart healthy' labeling. The investigation will examine whether their advertising practices violate the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misrepresenting the health value of their products. Civil Investigative Demands have been issued to these companies.
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.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced industry-wide investigations into feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including Tampax, Kotex, L., and LOLA, over potential deceptive trade practices related to undisclosed toxic chemicals and heavy metals in their products. The investigations focus on whether consumers were misled about product safety and ingredient composition under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
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.
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.
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 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.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with the FTC and attorneys general of Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, settled an antitrust lawsuit against John Deere. The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same repair resources previously only available to authorized dealers for 10 years, and to pay $1 million in legal costs.
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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.
The FTC issued warning letters to seven companies for allegedly misrepresenting products as 'Made in the USA' when they were imported. The letters urge compliance with the FTC's Made in the USA standard. No monetary penalties were imposed.
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.
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 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, 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.
Governor Sherrill and Attorney General Davenport announced coordinated executive actions to reduce and eliminate junk fees in New Jersey. The initiative includes an Executive Order directing state agencies to review industries for junk fees and an Enforcement Statement from the Division of Consumer Affairs explaining how junk fee practices may violate the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new federal contract terms intended to purge DEI. The lawsuit alleges the agencies violated the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to provide public notice or accept comments, exceeding legal authority, and imposing vague requirements that threaten severe penalties on contractors.
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new federal contract terms that impose unclear requirements on contractors regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The lawsuit alleges the federal agencies violated the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to provide public notice or accept comments, exceeding their legal authority, and not adequately explaining the new requirements. The coalition seeks to enjoin the agencies from imposing the new contract terms.
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.
The FTC finalized a consent order against Illuminate Education Inc. for failing to secure students' personal data, leading to a breach affecting 10.1 million students. The order requires Illuminate to implement a data security program, delete unnecessary data, and limit data collection, but imposes no monetary penalty.
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities filed a lawsuit against Xiao Hu (aka Mark Hu) and his companies Skyline Technology USA LLC and Thunderbirds.ME, Inc. for allegedly defrauding at least 15 investors out of $2.5 million through unregistered securities offerings. Hu allegedly misappropriated at least $280,000 for personal expenses including a home purchase and vacation, and falsely claimed to have a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
The FTC filed a complaint against National Amendment Assistance and related entities for allegedly deceiving homeowners into paying unlawful upfront fees for mortgage relief services falsely associated with the CARES Act. The court granted a temporary restraining order, and the FTC seeks redress for affected consumers.
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modify its 2022 settlement order with the agency. The petition argues that the order no longer serves a valid regulatory purpose and that X Corp. has built a world-class privacy program. The Commission will vote after the comment period closes.
New Jersey and New York Attorneys General announced an investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. The investigation focuses on reports that fans were misled about seat locations, faced soaring prices due to variable pricing, and did not receive the tickets they paid for. Subpoenas have been sent to FIFA seeking information about its ticketing practices for matches hosted in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs issued guidance warning hotels and short-term rental providers against charging hidden junk fees to consumers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The guidance reminds businesses that New Jersey's consumer protection laws and the FTC's Unfair or Deceptive Fees Rule require transparent pricing and prohibit deceptive fee practices. No monetary penalties were imposed, but businesses are put on notice that violations may lead to enforcement actions.
The Colorado Attorney General announced a major enforcement sweep targeting thousands of fraudulently filed businesses that used false information in Colorado registrations to facilitate scams including cryptocurrency fraud, investment fraud, and romance scams. The lawsuits seek court orders to dissolve these entities and the AG's office worked to take down associated websites.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Meta regarding its Meta AI Glasses, alleging unlawful collection of facial biometric data, deceptive privacy representations, and unauthorized sharing of user data with subcontractors. The investigation follows concerns that the glasses’ always-on recording mode lacks proper notice, subcontractors access private user content including intimate moments, and Meta plans to deploy facial recognition technology to collect unsuspecting individuals’ facial geometry. The AG issued a Civil Investigative Demand to determine if Meta violated Texas law by deceptively misrepresenting its data use practices.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.