New research has revealed that a revamp of a federal website for filing consumer complaints has led to a significant increase ...

You think it's a call from the doctor's office or your child’s school. So, you stop what you're doing and answer it -- only to get aggravated and find out it's a bogus debt reduction offer, or better ...

Andrew Ferguson took over as FTC Chairman on Jan. 21. Nearly two months in, and Chairman Ferguson’s FTC is slowly taking shape. Consumer ...

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has submitted a formal request to the US Federal Trade Commission to ...

The FTC’s agenda reflects its dual mandate to protect consumers, both in their capacities ... the rule was set aside by two federal courts. It appears that the FTC will scrutinize noncompete ...

As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up ...

Michigan consumers reported losing $204 million in 2024 due to fraud with a median loss of $350, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission. The commission says it received 53,351 ...

Multiple agencies are issuing warnings to veterans that scammers are targeting their benefits. ATLANTA — The Federal Trade ...

Canceling subscriptions can be tricky, but new FTC rules aim to help. Learn tips to cancel hassle-free and avoid recurring ...

Buying an extended warranty isn’t required for an auto loan. In many cases, it's not worth the extra cost, but it depends on factors like your risk tolerance.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine consumers have reported losing millions to scams in 2024. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Maine reported losing more than $29 million to fraud.