Big Banks Are Ripping Off Americans, AgainCFPB drops lawsuit against Capital One despite alleged deceptive interest practices affecting customers.
Fortnite maker Epic Games sued over 'deceptive' Item Shop timersEpic Games is being sued for deceptive practices regarding Fortnite's Item Shop, specifically its misleading countdown timers.
Luxury matchmaker overcharged lovelorn, world-renowned NYC dentist by $20K: lawsuitA California matchmaking agency allegedly overcharged a NYC dentist by $19,500, leading to a lawsuit over deceptive practices.
Realtors sue head of closed Marshfield real estate firm for nearly $500,000 in outstanding commissions, loansStephen D. Webster abruptly closed SUCCESS Real Estate, resulting in lawsuits and accusations of withheld commissions and deceptive business practices.
Fortnite maker Epic Games sued over 'deceptive' Item Shop timersEpic Games is being sued for deceptive practices regarding Fortnite's Item Shop, specifically its misleading countdown timers.
Luxury matchmaker overcharged lovelorn, world-renowned NYC dentist by $20K: lawsuitA California matchmaking agency allegedly overcharged a NYC dentist by $19,500, leading to a lawsuit over deceptive practices.
Realtors sue head of closed Marshfield real estate firm for nearly $500,000 in outstanding commissions, loansStephen D. Webster abruptly closed SUCCESS Real Estate, resulting in lawsuits and accusations of withheld commissions and deceptive business practices.
The government's lawsuit against Adobe shows deceptive design is good for business-until it's notAdobe faces US Justice Department lawsuit over deceptive subscription practices.
FTC takes action against 5 AI companies under new initiativeThe FTC is taking action against deceptive AI practices to protect consumers and ensure honesty in the AI industry.
FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businessesThe FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.
NY Attorney General Sues Midwood Furniture Retailer for Alleged Fraud, Deceptive Practices1StopBedrooms faces a lawsuit for deceptive practices, including false shipping claims and unfair cancellation fees.
Legal Aid Society sues solar panel companies for predatory practices targeting seniors and communities of colorDeceptive practices in the solar panel industry harm seniors and communities of color, leading to unaffordable loan agreements.
FTC rolls out new rule to end fake reviews and protect consumersThe FTC has enacted a rule prohibiting fake reviews and testimonials to enhance marketplace transparency.
The government's lawsuit against Adobe shows deceptive design is good for business-until it's notAdobe faces US Justice Department lawsuit over deceptive subscription practices.
FTC takes action against 5 AI companies under new initiativeThe FTC is taking action against deceptive AI practices to protect consumers and ensure honesty in the AI industry.
FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businessesThe FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.
NY Attorney General Sues Midwood Furniture Retailer for Alleged Fraud, Deceptive Practices1StopBedrooms faces a lawsuit for deceptive practices, including false shipping claims and unfair cancellation fees.
Legal Aid Society sues solar panel companies for predatory practices targeting seniors and communities of colorDeceptive practices in the solar panel industry harm seniors and communities of color, leading to unaffordable loan agreements.
FTC rolls out new rule to end fake reviews and protect consumersThe FTC has enacted a rule prohibiting fake reviews and testimonials to enhance marketplace transparency.
Pregnancy Crisis Centers: The Ethics of DeceitPregnancy crisis centers may employ deceptive practices that mislead women seeking information about abortion alternatives.
Biden administration discharges $4.5B in loans for Ashford studentsThe Education Department is forgiving $4.5 billion in loans for over 260,000 borrowers from Ashford University due to deceptive practices.
Biden administration to forgive debt for students of former California-based Ashford UniversityOver 261,000 former Ashford University students will have $4.5 billion in student loans forgiven due to extensive violations by the institution.
Biden administration discharges $4.5B in loans for Ashford studentsThe Education Department is forgiving $4.5 billion in loans for over 260,000 borrowers from Ashford University due to deceptive practices.
Biden administration to forgive debt for students of former California-based Ashford UniversityOver 261,000 former Ashford University students will have $4.5 billion in student loans forgiven due to extensive violations by the institution.
Google Manual Actions For News & Discover Policy Violations UpdatedGoogle updated manual action policy for News and Discover, focusing on deceptive practices and removing outdated sections.New sections emphasize importance of content authenticity and misrepresentation avoidance.
Beyond clickbait: Avoid deception in email subject lines | MarTechAI changes will heighten the importance of email subject lines, requiring authenticity to maintain subscriber trust.
9 Types of Companies That Have Terrible Reputations for Ripping People OffBe cautious of deceptive business practices in quick-lube shops and car dealerships that can lead to unneeded expenses.
9 Companies With Bad Reputations for Ripping People Off (#8 Is Truly Shocking)Be aware of misleading marketing and upselling tactics in quick-lube and car dealerships.Educating yourself about standard practices can protect you financially when shopping for cars or vehicle maintenance.
9 Types of Companies That Have Terrible Reputations for Ripping People OffBe cautious of deceptive business practices in quick-lube shops and car dealerships that can lead to unneeded expenses.
9 Companies With Bad Reputations for Ripping People Off (#8 Is Truly Shocking)Be aware of misleading marketing and upselling tactics in quick-lube and car dealerships.Educating yourself about standard practices can protect you financially when shopping for cars or vehicle maintenance.
FTC sues five AI outfits - and one case raises questionsThe FTC is actively targeting deceptive AI claims to protect consumers and maintain market integrity.Legal actions demonstrate that no business can evade regulatory scrutiny by claiming to use AI.
FTC Launches Operation AI Comply to Tackle Deceptive AI PracticesThe FTC's Operation AI Comply aims to combat deceptive AI practices, protecting consumers and promoting honesty in the tech industry.
DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC saysDoNotPay misled consumers about its capabilities as a legal AI service, leading to an FTC enforcement action.
FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunchLyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
FTC Announces Crackdown on Deceptive AI Claims and SchemesThe FTC is enforcing laws against deceptive AI practices to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.
The US has sued Adobe for early termination fees and making subscriptions hard to cancelUS government sues Adobe for deceptive subscription practices.
FTC sues five AI outfits - and one case raises questionsThe FTC is actively targeting deceptive AI claims to protect consumers and maintain market integrity.Legal actions demonstrate that no business can evade regulatory scrutiny by claiming to use AI.
FTC Launches Operation AI Comply to Tackle Deceptive AI PracticesThe FTC's Operation AI Comply aims to combat deceptive AI practices, protecting consumers and promoting honesty in the tech industry.
DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC saysDoNotPay misled consumers about its capabilities as a legal AI service, leading to an FTC enforcement action.
FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunchLyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
FTC Announces Crackdown on Deceptive AI Claims and SchemesThe FTC is enforcing laws against deceptive AI practices to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.
The US has sued Adobe for early termination fees and making subscriptions hard to cancelUS government sues Adobe for deceptive subscription practices.
Sneaking: The Deceptive UX Pattern You Never Saw ComingSneaking undermines customer trust through deceptive practices in business growth.
Ethical marketing in the age of hidden fees and deceptive pricing | MarTechBusinesses prioritize short-term gains at the expense of long-term brand health.Shift from building connections to chasing transactions leads to declining customer satisfaction.Concerns about deceptive practices leading to a national issue.
Sneaking: The Deceptive UX Pattern You Never Saw ComingSneaking undermines customer trust through deceptive practices in business growth.
Ethical marketing in the age of hidden fees and deceptive pricing | MarTechBusinesses prioritize short-term gains at the expense of long-term brand health.Shift from building connections to chasing transactions leads to declining customer satisfaction.Concerns about deceptive practices leading to a national issue.
Young Wisconsin voters receive intimidating textsYoung voters in Wisconsin received misleading texts about voting legality, potentially deterring eligible participation.
The Colorful Language of SubterfugeDeceptive practices like greenwashing and pinkwashing can harm reputations when exposed.
Moving beyond deceptive UX to build relational trust - LogRocket BlogDeceptive UX design harms user trust and relationships, emphasizing the importance of ethics in design.A shift towards transparency and user empowerment is crucial to combat deceptive practices.
Beam Mobility secretly deployed 'phantom' e-scooters in Australia and NZ to dodge fees and boost profits | TechCrunchBeam Mobility is using deceptive tactics to avoid paying vehicle registration fees by deploying phantom scooters in several cities.
iCopify.com: The Scam Factory for Paid Links with Faked SEO Metrics | HackerNooniCopify.com faces allegations of promoting deceptive SEO practices through manipulated metrics that mislead website owners.
Shadier Than Forbes? Premium Publishers Are Partnering With Content Farms To Make A Quick Programmatic Buck | AdExchangerLegitimate publishers are found to have partnered with vendors generating ad revenue through recycled MFA articles.Sincera's investigation found top publishers utilizing subdomains to profit from content they didn't create.
High profile for-profit Bay Area coding school BloomTech hit by feds for allegedly tricking studentsBloomTech, a prominent coding school, faces federal sanctions for deceptive practices regarding loan costs and job placement rates.
Ex Ethereum advisor Steven Nerayoff criticizes platform amid SEC scrutinyEthereum ETFs face increased scrutiny by SECSteven Nerayoff criticizes Ethereum leadership and warns of deceitful practices
SEC Charges Newport Beach-Based John Kralik For Lying to InvestorsInvestors were allegedly deceived by John Kralik, who misappropriated their funds for personal use rather than real estate investments.
Feds sue Photoshop owner Adobe over subscription plans, hefty termination feesAdobe sued by US government for deceptive subscription practices.