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Attention #Retailers:

Stop using deceptive omissions in advertising!

Advertising a sale and then upon arrival at your landing page suddenly requiring our phone numbers to get the deal is deceptive!

#DeceptivePractices #advertising #FTC #enforcement
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Witnesses are demanding Congress take action on recruiting transparency, revealing how deceptive practices and inflated rosters obscure athletes' chances to play.

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#US #CitizenPortal #DivisionIAthletes #DeceptivePractices #RecruitingTransparency #RosterDisclosure
Witnesses press for recruiting transparency as roster sizes and transfers shift opportunities
Experts told the subcommittee that roster inflation, transfer‑portal movement, and recruiting practices can obscure whether recruits will actually play; witnesses recommended disclosure rules and prohibitions on deceptive recruiting.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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“All these people doing medication abortion at home now — which is great — but, like, how many of those were never pregnant anyway?”
#DeceptivePractices #ProductFlaw
#EmotionalDistress #Ethics
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ansirh.bsky.social ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · Jun 23
HuffPost spoke with a dozen physicians and abortion care workers who are seeing "abnormally high" false positive pregnancy test results from one brand— leading some patients to travel hundreds of miles for care they don't need.
Women Are Traveling To Get Abortions They Don’t Need
HuffPost spoke with a dozen physicians and abortion care workers who are seeing "abnormally high" false positive pregnancy test results from Clearblue — leading some patients to travel hundreds of…
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June 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Maybe I am just stupid (I'm not) but these are not #DeceptivePractices, this is #Fraud. Arrest 'em. Charge 'em. Lock the fuckers up.
#Kroger
‘Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers
Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families
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May 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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#GriftingMACompanies like UnitedHealthCare and Humana are reportedly inflating patients' risk scores to receive higher reimbursements from the government.

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Medicare Advantage under scrutiny for deceptive practices costing taxpayers billions
is facing criticism for allegedly engaging in deceptive practices that could be harming senior healthcare and wasting taxpayer dollars.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
puretech.news
After confusion, FTC says it will go ahead with Amazon deceptive practices case #Technology #Business #Other #Amazon #FTCCase #DeceptivePractices
After confusion, FTC says it will go ahead with Amazon deceptive practices case
Following a short delay over what may or may not have been staffing shortages, the Federal Trade Commission now says it will now continue with the consumer protection trial against Amazon.com Inc. “We...
puretech.news
March 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"Fake Charity: Exposing Deceptive Tactics in Public Events"
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Fake Charity: Exposing Deceptive Tactics in Public Events
We uncover the hidden motives behind seemingly generous public events. Discover how staged acts can manipulate perceptions, especially during charity appeals. Learn to spot the tricks. #FakeCharity #DeceptivePractices #PublicEvents #CharityScams #Manipulation #MarketingTactics #ExposingTruth #ScamAlert #SocialCommentary #Awareness
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July 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Match Group settles FTC charges for $14 million over deceptive dating practices #MatchGroup #FTCSettlement #DeceptivePractices #DatingApps #OnlineDating
Match Group settles FTC charges for $14 million over deceptive dating practices
Match Group agrees to $14 million settlement resolving FTC charges of deceptive advertising and billing practices on Match.com platform.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices #ConsumerRights #FairTrade #OnlineShopping #MarketplaceRegulation #DeceptivePractices
ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices
Australian survey reveals widespread deceptive tactics in online retail marketplaces affecting over 3,000 consumers.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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FTC launches operation AI Comply to combat deceptive AI claims and schemes: Federal Trade Commission announces crackdown on companies using AI hype or technology for unfair and deceptive practices. #FTC #AICompliance #DeceptivePractices #TechRegulation #AIEthics
FTC launches operation AI Comply to combat deceptive AI claims and schemes
Federal Trade Commission announces crackdown on companies using AI hype or technology for unfair and deceptive practices.
ppc.land
December 24, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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Match Group settles FTC charges for $14 million over deceptive dating practices #MatchGroup #FTCSettlement #DeceptivePractices #DatingApps #OnlineDating
Match Group settles FTC charges for $14 million over deceptive dating practices
Match Group agrees to $14 million settlement resolving FTC charges of deceptive advertising and billing practices on Match.com platform.
ppc.land
August 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices #ConsumerRights #FairTrade #OnlineShopping #MarketplaceRegulation #DeceptivePractices
ACCC finds 72% of consumers hit unfair marketplace practices
Australian survey reveals widespread deceptive tactics in online retail marketplaces affecting over 3,000 consumers.
ppc.land
July 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
marketingnews.bsky.social
FTC launches operation AI Comply to combat deceptive AI claims and schemes: Federal Trade Commission announces crackdown on companies using AI hype or technology for unfair and deceptive practices. #FTC #AICompliance #DeceptivePractices #TechRegulation #AIEthics
FTC launches operation AI Comply to combat deceptive AI claims and schemes
Federal Trade Commission announces crackdown on companies using AI hype or technology for unfair and deceptive practices.
ppc.land
December 24, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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Hidden fees pile high
Promises fade like spring mist
Truth comes at a cost

Read the full article: https://ainewsbrew.com/article/2211

#Grubhub #FTC #ConsumerProtection #GigEconomy #DeceptivePractices
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December 18, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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#Walmart to pay $100 million to settle #FTC allegations over #deceptivepractices for #deliverydrivers

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Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers
Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers. (AP).
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February 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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WHNT 19Alabama News Beacon #Uber #FTCSuit #DeceptivePractices
FTC files suit accusing Uber of deceptive practices
The complaint, filed in federal court in California, alleges Uber engaged in deceptive bill and cancellation practices and failed to "deliver promised savings."
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April 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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The Colorado Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to crack down on deceptive marketing of compounded weight-loss medications, empowering the Attorney General to ensure consumer safety and transparency.

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#CO #DeceptivePractices #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInMarketing
Senate passes bill targeting deceptive marketing of compounded weight‑loss drugs, gives enforcement to attorney general
The Senate adopted Senate Bill 66, narrowed by amendment L16 to prohibit deceptive advertising about compounded weight‑loss drugs, to make enforcement exclusive to the Colorado Attorney General under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act and to preserve access for legitimate compounding in clinical settings.
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April 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Why Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement with the FTC is actually a giant win for the company.

fortune.com/2025/09/... #Lawsuit #Amazon #AmazonPrime #DeceptivePractices #Tech #BigTech
Why Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement with the FTC is actually a giant win for the company | Fortune
The surprise settlement between the online retail giant and the Trump administration happened just a few days into the trial over one of Amazon’s most important businesses. Amazon is paying a steep price—and taking a big win.
fortune.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Lawmakers are taking a stand against misleading hemp sales with Assembly Bill 504, aiming to protect consumers in Nevada's booming market.

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#NV #CitizenPortal #FairTrade #DeceptivePractices #NevadaHemp #ConsumerProtection
Assembly member Dalia presents AB 504 addressing deceptive hemp product sales
Assembly member Joe Dalia introduces bill on deceptive trade practices for hemp products
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🚨 Nicholas David Carlile: Alleged Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Nicholas David Carlile is under investigation for possible fraudulent activities—what’s the real story? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudWatch #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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🚨 Reid Snellenbarger: Alleged Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Reid Snellenbarger is under investigation for possible fraud—what's the truth behind the allegations? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudWatch #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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🚨 Deven Schuller: Alleged Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Deven Schuller is under investigation for fraud—what’s the truth behind the accusations? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudAlert #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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🚨 Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi: Alleged Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi is under investigation for possible fraud—what's the truth behind the allegations? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudWatch #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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🚨 Benjamin Thomas Kirk: Alleged Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Benjamin Thomas Kirk is facing allegations of fraud—what’s he really hiding? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudWatch #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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🚨 Mohamad Kassem Najm: Fraud & Deceptive Practices Exposed! 🚨

Mohamad Kassem Najm is under investigation for possible fraudulent activities—what's he trying to hide? 🤔💼

🔗 www.cybercriminal.com/investigatio...

#FraudWatch #DeceptivePractices

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February 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM