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Thinking About Buying Crypto? Here's What You Need to Know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.
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Shkreli Ordered to Return $64M, Barred From Drug Industry
A federal judge has ordered Martin Shkreli to return $64.6 million in profits reaped from inflating the price of a lifesaving drug and barred him from the pharmaceutical industry for the rest of his life.
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Father of Reporter Killed on Live TV Takes on Facebook Over Video
The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death.
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Even the Feds Reportedly Want to Know Why McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken
It’s a running joke that McDonald’s soft serve machines are always broken — but now this issue is, apparently, being taken seriously.
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Facebook Asks Recusal of FTC Head in Antitrust Case Decision
Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency’s antitrust case against the social network giant.
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Bowser Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Being Scammed Buying a Dog or Cat
There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...
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FTC Sues Savings App Beam Financial, Demanding Customers Get Their Money Back
The Federal Trade Commission filed a civil complaint against Beam Financial, which claims to offer above-market interest rates on federally insured deposits.
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FTC Warns of False COVID-19 Claims
NBC 6’s Marissa Bagg reports on the FTC warning local companies of false COVID-19 product claims.