A person holding a phone and credit card while looking at the Amazon website on their computer.

Amazon’s ads are ‘unlawfully deceiving’ consumers, new complaint to the FTC says

The complaint said Amazon was 'deliberately obfuscating' labels for ads.

On Dec 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan

Facebook refuses to recognize Biden’s FTC as legitimate

They keep trying to have her recuse herself.

On Dec 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC Chair Nominee Jessica Rosenworcel and FTC Commissioner Nominee Alvaro Bedoya speaking at a recent confirmation hearing.

Biden FCC, FTC picks approved, face full Senate vote

Two of Biden's picks made their way through a Senate committee.

On Dec 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Robocall hell

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Nov 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Complaints about robocalls skyrocketed in 2021, FTC says

Complaints about other telemarketing calls also soared.

On Nov 24, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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Over 140,000 drivers who had tips stolen from Amazon are getting repaid

Amazon settled with the FTC earlier this year.

On Nov 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A man on his computer and phone.

FTC pledges to fight dark patterns that trick users on sites and apps

The FTC said companies could face legal action if they keep up with dark patterns.

On Oct 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan next to a letter signed by 45 groups urging the agency to crack down on 'discriminatory and abusive data practices'

45 groups call on FTC to end discriminatory and abusive data practices

The groups say the FTC can make rules that address a 'range of data harms.'

On Oct 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Big Telecom finally gets the spotlight

Here's a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Oct 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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An FTC report on big telecom puts Biden’s inaction on net neutrality in the spotlight

Some members of the FTC and one senator say its time for the FCC to get its authority over broadband back.

On Oct 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan.

FTC report reveals ‘staggering’ amount of data big telecom is collecting on you

Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, Charter, T-Mobile, and Google Fiber were part of the report.

On Oct 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

An Amazon logo in the background next to someone getting a scam call.

Scammers impersonating Amazon stole $27 million from victims in a year

Over roughly a year, one-third of impersonation reports to the FTC were about Amazon.

On Oct 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Federal data privacy law urgency

Here's a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Oct 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Nominee Alvaro Bedoya next to a letter from advocacy groups urging the Senate to confirm him 'swiftly.'

Advocacy groups urge Senate to confirm FTC pick Alvaro Bedoya ‘swiftly’

The groups said the FTC needs to be fully staffed to reign in the 'abusive practices' of big tech.

On Oct 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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FTC warns hundreds of companies about pushing fake reviews online

The FTC reminded companies they could face fines of $43,792 per violation.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich