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Hospitals and Insurers Are Buying Up Doctors' Practices, and Patients Are Landing in Pricier Care Settings

Hospitals and insurers are buying doctors' practices, and patients are landing in pricier settings. What to check before you schedule care.

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Is Your Phone Listening to You for Advertising? The FTC Just Took Action on “Active Listening” Claims

You mention needing a new mattress over dinner, and hours later an ad for mattresses appears on your phone. It is the kind of coincidence that has fueled years of suspicion about phone listening and whether advertisers secretly use our microphones. A recent Federal Trade Commission case seemed, at first…

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The FTC Is Paying Millions Back to Consumers—Could Some of It Be Yours?

The Federal Trade Commission is sending money back to consumers in cases involving everything from deceptive credit repair services to rental fees and unwanted purchases. Some payments arrive automatically, meaning a check or electronic deposit could show up even if you have not recently filed a claim. Other FTC refunds…

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FTC Says Payment Processor Helped 1,000+ Sham Merchants Charge Consumers — $12 Million Settlement Proposed

A company doesn’t have to be the one directly charging your credit card to play a role in an alleged billing scam. The Federal Trade...

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Woman Pre-Negotiates With Salesman At Mercedes Dealership. Then Her Husband Steps In—And Ruins The Deal: 'A Masculine Ego Thing'

"They will definitely call!"

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Payment Processor Nuvei Agrees to Pay $4.85 Million Over FTC Tech Support Scam Allegations

A global payment processor has agreed to pay $4.85 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it provided payment services to merchants engaged in...

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8 Warning Signs Your Auto Loan May Be Putting Too Much Pressure on Your Budget

A car loan can look perfectly manageable when the payment fits neatly into the monthly budget, but that single number does not tell the whole story. If the payment leaves little room for groceries, savings, repairs, or an unexpected bill, the loan may already be putting too much pressure on…

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Got a Letter Promising to Lower Your Mortgage Payment? The FTC Says Homeowners Are Being Targeted

A letter promising a lower mortgage payment can look awfully tempting, especially when it arrives with your name, property information, and a very specific offer printed neatly on official-looking stationery. The Federal Trade Commission recently warned homeowners about a mortgage relief operation that allegedly mailed letters nationwide promising lower mortgage…

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Signs a Credit Repair Company May Be Making Promises It Can’t Keep

A damaged credit score can make everything from financing a car to qualifying for an apartment more difficult, which makes an advertisement promising to “erase...

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Car Dealers Were Caught Packing Hidden Add-Ons Into Monthly Payments: Here’s How to Spot It in Your Contract

A car dealer quotes a monthly payment that fits the budget, the numbers look reasonable, and suddenly the conversation moves toward signing paperwork. That is exactly where buyers need to slow down, because a monthly payment can hide what actually sits inside the loan. In a recent case, the Federal…

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Got a Package You Never Ordered? The FTC Says It Could Be a Sign Someone Has Your Information

An unexpected package usually brings one of two reactions: excitement that something fun arrived or confusion over why anyone sent a box of baby wipes, toothpaste, or random seeds. But the Federal Trade Commission now has a less cheerful explanation for those mystery deliveries: someone may have your personal information.…

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9 Signs You’re Not Actually on Your Utility Company’s Payment Website

You type your electric company’s name and “pay bill” into a search engine, click the first convincing result, and see a familiar logo on the...

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Chevrolet Salesman Sells Toyota 4Runner. Then He Reveals Why The Deal Made Him Feel ‘Guilty’

"Lesson learned for him..."

Motor1

What You Need to Know About the $20 Billion Lawsuit That Could Change Amazon Ads Forever

Regulators say Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion in hidden ad fees. Texas filed its own separate lawsuit the same day.

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Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Plan To Break Up Google's Ad Business

Punishing a company for building the best product doesn't serve the businesses or users antitrust enforcers claim to protect.

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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon, Alleging Secret Ad Scheme Cost Advertisers More Than $20 Billion

Amazon is facing a new federal lawsuit alleging the company secretly manipulated the auctions used to determine advertising prices, costing more than 1.2 million brands...

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5 Signs That FTC Refund Text or Email Is Real — And 4 Signs It’s a Scam

An email lands in your inbox saying the Federal Trade Commission has money for you. Your first instinct may be to delete it because everyone...

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Paying a Bill? The FTC Says Don’t Trust the First Payment Site You Find on Google

You need to pay the electric bill, so you Google the utility company’s name and “pay bill,” click the first result, enter your information, and...

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The Free Financial Advisor

7 Refund Payments Consumers Could Receive From the FTC Right Now

A refund from the Federal Trade Commission can feel like finding money in a coat pocket, except this time there is an actual reason the money exists. The FTC currently lists dozens of active refund programs, and several are sending payments during 2026 to consumers, workers, students, and customers affected…

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Amazon Sued by FTC and 22 States Over Alleged $20 Billion Advertising Overcharge Scheme

Amazon is facing a new federal lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly manipulating its advertising auctions and overcharging more than 1.2 million advertisers by more than $20 billion.

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7 Things Former AT&T Customers Should Know About the FTC Refunds Arriving by Zelle

A Zelle payment from the Federal Trade Commission can make an ordinary banking notification look surprisingly interesting. In August 2026, the FTC began sending Zelle payments to eligible former AT&T customers who previously received a refund check or PayPal payment but never completed the payment process.

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Amazon hit by lawsuit from FTC and 22 states claiming ad price rigging to the tune of $20 billion over seven years

The FTC and 22 US states have accused Amazon of inflating its ad revenue with shady practices, but Amazon denies.

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6 Hidden Travel Fees the FTC Says Consumers Should Watch Before Booking a Trip

A cheap hotel room can become considerably less cheap once the booking screen starts adding extras. The Federal Trade Commission now requires businesses offering short-term lodging to show the total price upfront, including mandatory fees they know about, but travelers still need to know which charges deserve a closer look.

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Woman Gets Pre-Approval From Credit Union. Then She Takes It To Enterprise—And Buys A Hyundai

"You don’t have to tell me your credit score, but..."

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Amazon Faces New FTC Lawsuit. Regulators Claim Advertisers Were Secretly Charged Higher Prices.

The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from 22 states, alleges Amazon misled more than one million brands and sellers about how much they would pay to advertise products on its website and app.

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