Columbus, OH

The US Sun

THOUSANDS of drivers are likely eligible for repayment after a company reached a $10 million settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, of FTC. CarShield, a company that offered car owners service contracts and promised lower prices on maintenance fees, agreed to the payment. The company didn’t admit wrongdoing in the settlement. The FTC filed […]

Drivers to get direct payment from $10m settlement if they used monthly service – company ‘used celebs to trick people’

The Federal Trade Commission said Monday that Care.com had agreed to a proposed $8.5 million settlement to address what the FTC called “unlawful practices,” which include misleading both the job seekers and job posters who use the site.

Care.com to refund $8.5M to customers for its ‘deceptive’ practices, FTC says

A new scam is hitting US bank accounts by starting with an unusual target – people’s photos on social media. In a warning to consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the scam begins with unsolicited messages on social media from someone who says they like a photo you took, and are willing to pay thousands of dollars to use it in a painting.

New Bank Scam Boosts Account Balances, Tempts Targets Into Giving Their Money Away: FTC Warning

Business Insider

Your noncompete was set to expire in two weeks. A judge just tossed out a US-wide ban.

Bad news, employees: Noncompetes aren't going anywhere

The agency said on Monday that the company’s marketing messages misled customers about the number of jobs that were available on its platform and the amount of money the jobs pay. Separately, the FTC said Care.com made it complicated to cancel memberships, sometimes guiding users to multi-page questionnaires and...

Care.com to pay customers $8.5M in FTC settlement for deceiving caregivers, families

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim hundreds of dollars through a medical device settlement. Those who have paid for or rented a specific Philips Respironics ventilator may be eligible for a cash award after the product was recalled. This class action lawsuit alleged that members endured economic losses related to...

Americans can claim $100 payments from $494 million medical device settlement – but you need to meet one of two criteria

Michigan State

The FTC has shut down Michigan-based Financial Education Services, a credit repair company that the agency says actually was a large pyramid scheme,. If approved by a federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan, the settlement also will return $12 million to consumers harmed by the company, the FTC said. The company, which operated as early as 2015, was temporarily shut down when the FTC first filed suit against it in 2022.

FTC Shuts Down Credit Repair Company

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

A proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission aims to crack down on "junk fees," but restaurants are hoping their fees and surcharges will still be allowed. In 2023, 15% of restaurant owners added surcharges or fees to checks because of higher costs, according to the National Restaurant Association. Restaurant...

Restaurants fight back against the FTC crackdown on 'junk fees' as diners balk at new charges

Arizona State

A DEALERSHIP and its former GM have agreed to a $2.6 million settlement after the FTC launched a complaint about its sales practices. The Arizona-based dealerships sold several GM brands – but the FTC and the state claimed sales associates overcharged some customers. In comments to The U.S. Sun, the dealership denied the claims and […]

Dealership & ex-GM told to pay $2.6m after drivers hit with ‘deceptive’ fees & tricked into signing ‘predatory’ add-ons

DC News Now

The FTC says 36,757 customers of the popular retailer Hey Dude will receive PayPal payments, which should be redeemed within 30 days.

Customers of popular online shoe seller to get $1.9M in settlement payments

Virginia State

SNAP is not just for households with children. It’s a federal program that offers assistance to adults of any age having a difficult time affording the food they need to maintain healthy lives. In Virginia, AARP is working to reach older people who may be eligible for these benefits and direct them to call 2-1-1 to sign up.

Many people may qualify for food assistance benefits and not know it: AARP encourages a call to 2-1-1.

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

PYMNTS

Payments solution provider Checkbook has expanded its payment operations. The company announced this expansion in a Thursday (Aug. 22) news release, saying it marked a milestone in “streamlining check and payment operations for a variety of business use cases in the U.S.”. According to the release, Checkbook has seen...

Checkbook Expands Payment Operations Amid Shift From Paper Checks

Trailer Empire

In a high-stakes ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated over $12 million in refunds for victims of a fraudulent real estate scheme involving prominent HGTV personalities Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa. The landmark decision highlights the growing scrutiny on celebrity-endorsed ventures and the impact of misleading investment schemes.

Federal Trade Commission Orders $12M Refunds for Victims of HGTV Stars' Real Estate Scheme

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

HackerNoon 

It’s astonishing how one catastrophic event can snowball into a financial black hole. Medibank, once a pillar of trust in Australia’s health insurance sector, is now staring down the barrel of a staggering $126 million bill, all thanks to the infamous 2022 data breach. And let’s be clear—this nightmare is far from over. The health insurer has already bled $86.2 million, with no relief in sight as costs are set to spiral even higher by mid-2025.

Medibank’s Data Breach Nightmare: A $126 Million Price Tag and Counting

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly facing a lawsuit that alleges that the bank paid “unreasonably” low interest rates on accounts used in its cash sweep program. Illinois resident Dan Bodea alleges in the suit that the bank used the program to shortchange customers while pretending to act as their fiduciary, Reuters reported Monday (Aug. 26).

Report: JPMorgan Chase Faces Lawsuit Aimed at Cash Sweep Program

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You're at the checkout when the cashier makes that face. Their expression hovers between pity and vicarious embarrassment, while steeling itself for your reaction as they inform you that your card has...

4 Ways To Keep Your Money Safe From Scams and Fraud Online

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FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers

The Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. The FTC alleged that Care deceived caregivers about the availability of...

FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers

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