Antitrust Settlements

Homebuyer Antitrust - Multiple Listing Services Class Action Settlement

You may be included in this settlement if you bought a home that was listed on a multiple listing service and a commission was paid to any brokerage as part of the transaction.

NAR $120M Homebuyer Antitrust Class Action Settlement

NAR $120M Homebuyer Antitrust Class Action SettlementConsumers who bought a home listed on an MLS and paid a broker commission may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.NAR $120M Homebuyer Antitrust Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedAugust 12, 2026 12:57 PMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who purchased a home listed on a multiple listing service anywhere in the United States and paid a commission to any brokerage as part of their transaction during the relevant class period may qualify to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.The National Association of Realtors and several major real estate brokerages agreed to pay $120,334,500 to settle a class action lawsuit. The complaint alleged these companies engaged in anticompetitive conduct that kept broker commissions artificially high, which plaintiffs claim led to inflated home prices and reduced service quality for homebuyers. Who can file a claim for a homebuyer settlement payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:They purchased a home that listed on an MLS anywhere in the United States.They paid a commission in connection with the transaction.They purchased the home during a qualifying class period for the state and brokerage involved.The class periods vary depending on the state and the defendant:The class periods for At World Properties LLC, Baird & Warner Inc., Real Estate One Inc., Silvercreek Realty Group LLC, Equity Realtors LLC (d/b/a Equity Real Estate), NextHome Inc., Realty Executives International Services LLC, Shorewest Realtors Inc., Side Inc., Engel & Volkers Americas Inc. and Engel & Volkers GmbH, The Keyes Co., Illustrated Properties LLC, The Real Brokerage Inc., Real Broker LLC, Vanguard Properties Inc.

$120M NAR real estate commission class action settlement

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several real estate brokerage companies agreed to pay more than $120 million to resolve claims they violated federal antitrust laws by conspiring to raise and fix real estate broker commissions.

Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement — $120.3M for MLS Home Purchases

With Proof Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement — $120.3M for MLS Home Purchases Pro Rata Cash from $120,334,500 · Anyone Who Bought a Home Listed on an MLS Where a Commission Was Paid to Any Brokerage · Class Periods Vary by State (as far back as 2006 in Puerto Rico) · Closing or Settlement Statement Required · Buyers Only — Not Sellers Deadline: October 27, 2026

$117M Pork Price-Fixing Settlement — No Receipts Required

New $117 Million Pork Price-Fixing Class Action Settlement

New $117 Million Pork Price-Fixing Class Action SettlementIndividuals who bought pork bacon or other raw pork products between 2014 and 2018 in select states may qualify to claim a cash payment from a settlement.New $117 Million Pork Price-Fixing Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedAugust 31, 2026 1:21 PMUpdatedAugust 31, 2026Join the DiscussionConsumers who purchased raw pork bacon or certain other raw pork products for personal consumption between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018, in select states or the District of Columbia may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.Tyson Foods Inc., Clemens Food Group LLC, Hormel Foods Corp., Seaboard Foods LLC, Triumph Foods LLC and Agri Stats Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired to inflate and stabilize pork prices in violation of antitrust laws. The total settlement fund from these defendants, with the exception of Agri States, is $117.065 million. Agri Stats agreed to nonmonetary reforms but will not provide cash payments.Two other defendants in the case, JBS and Smithfield, previously settled claims for a total of $95 million. The claims period for those settlements is closed. Class members who wish to participate in the remaining defendants' settlement must submit a new claim.Who can file a claim for a pork price-fixing settlement payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:They purchased fresh or frozen raw pork bacon or other eligible raw pork products made from bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs and pork chops for personal or household use between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018.

MDI, TDI Chemical Products Antitrust Class Action Settlements

MDI, TDI Chemical Products Antitrust Class Action SettlementsIndividuals and entities who bought MDI or TDI chemicals directly from certain companies since 2016 may qualify to claim a payment from multiple settlements.MDI, TDI Chemical Products Antitrust Class Action SettlementsWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedSeptember 10, 2026 12:15 PMUpdatedSeptember 10, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals and entities who purchased methylene diphenyl diisocyanate or toluene diisocyanate chemical products directly from certain manufacturers in the United States, its territorie, or the District of Columbia between Jan. 1, 2016, and July 29, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for a payment from multiple class action settlements.BASF Corp., Covestro LLC, Wanhua Chemical Co. Ltd., The Dow Chemical Co., Huntsman International LLC and Huntsman Corp. agreed to pay a combined $37,750,000 to settle class actions alleging they conspired to fix prices and restrict the supply of MDI and TDI, industrial chemicals widely used in the production of polyurethanes for construction, automotive, furniture and consumer goods. BASF agreed to pay $3,000,000, Covestro agreed to pay $7,000,000, WCA agreed to pay $7,750,000, Dow agreed to pay $14,000,000 and Huntsman agreed to pay $6,000,000.Who can file a claim?Class members are individuals or entities that meet the following criteria:They purchased or received MDI or TDI products directly from the following companies or through controlled subsidiaries, agents, affiliates or joint ventures:Dow Chemical Co.Huntsman International LLCBASF Corp. or BASF SECovestro LLC or Covestro AGWanhua Chemical (America) Co. Ltd. or Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd.Mitsui Chemicals Inc. or Mitsui Chemicals America Inc.Mitsui Chemicals & SKC Polyurethanes Inc. or MCNS Polyurethanes USA Inc.

$533M Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements — Consumers & Health Plans

No Proof $533M Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements — Consumers & Health Plans Pro Rata Cash from ~$533M (No Proof for Consumers) · Anyone Who Paid for Common Generic Drugs, 2009–2019 · All States Except Indiana & Ohio · Consumers Self-Attest, No Receipts · Sandoz, Sun/Taro, Heritage & Apotex Deadline: November 9, 2026

Generic Pharmaceuticals Antitrust Class Action Settlement

You may be able to claim a piece of this settlement if you paid for certain prescription generic drugs between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019.

John Deere $99 Million Equipment Repair Claims Settlement

John Deere $99 Million Equipment Repair Claims SettlementIndividuals who purchased repair services for large agricultural equipment from John Deere may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.John Deere $99 Million Equipment Repair Claims SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedSeptember 1, 2026 3:07 PMUpdatedSeptember 1, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who purchased repair services for large agricultural equipment from John Deere or an authorized dealer in the United States between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Deere & Co. agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company engaged in anticompetitive practices by restricting access to repair tools and resources for its large agricultural equipment. This restriction allegedly forced customers to use Deere-authorized dealers for repairs, resulting in higher costs for repair services and in violation of federal antitrust laws.Who can file a claim?This settlement includes both monetary and injunctive relief.Damages settlement class members: This group includes anyone who purchased repair services, including diagnosis and maintenance, for John Deere large agricultural equipment from John Deere or a Deere-authorized dealer in the United States between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026. Large agricultural equipment refers to equipment John Deere manufactures that relies, in part, on electronic control units.

RealPage - Rent Price-Fixing Class Action Settlement

This settlement covers those who paid rent on a lease for at least one multifamily property subject to a license for certain RealPage software between October 18, 2018 and November 21, 2025.

RealPage $359.9M Apartment Rent Price-Fixing Antitrust Settlement

RealPage $359.9M Apartment Rent Price-Fixing Antitrust Settlement Paid rent to a listed apartment manager (Oct 2018 – Nov 2025) · Pro rata cash · Documentation required Deadline: January 29, 2027

$359.9M RealPage antitrust class action settlement

RealPage agreed to a $359.9 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to fix and inflate the price of multifamily rental housing.

$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action Settlement

$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action SettlementConsumers who paid a surcharge at a nonbank ATM in the United States from 2007-2026 may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.$167.5 Million Nonbank ATM Surcharge Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedSeptember 11, 2026 11:02 AMUpdatedSeptember 11, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who paid a surcharge to withdraw cash from an independent ATM in the United States between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and did not receive full reimbursement from their bank may qualify to submit a claim for a payment from a class action settlement.Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. agreed to pay $167,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging their network rules violated antitrust laws by preventing independent ATM operators from charging lower access fees for transactions processed on less-expensive networks. The plaintiffs claimed consumers may have paid higher surcharges at nonbank ATMs.Who can file a claim for an ATM fee settlement payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:Visa charged them a surcharge, also called an access fee, to withdraw cash from a deposit account using an ATM or PIN debit card at an independent ATM (not owned by a bank or financial institution) located in the United States or its territories.The cash withdrawal transaction occurred between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026.Their bank did not fully reimburse them for the surcharge.What are the exclusions?The settlement does not include transactions involving credit cards, cash advances or prepaid cards.How much are settlement payments?Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund.

Golden Sunrise Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2026 The FTC is no longer accepting claims.The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. If you filed a claim in 2026, you don’t need to do anything else right now. The FTC is currently reviewing claims. We will update this page when we have more information.

National Landmark Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who lost money to a debt relief scam that used many names including National Landmark Service of United Recovery, Silverlake Landmark Recovery Group, Absolute Financial Services Recovery, AFSR Global Logistics, and Tri-Star.The FTC filed lawsuits against these companies in September 2020.

Credit Karma Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2026 FTC sends payments to compensate people for time wasted applying to offers from Credit Karma The FTC is sending Zelle payments to people who requested compensation for their time spent responding to credit offers from Credit Karma and didn’t cash their check or accept their PayPal payment.According to the FTC, many people who got “pre-approved” credit offers from Credit Karma did not qualify for those offers and were denied credit.

FloatMe Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for cash advances The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid FloatMe for instant cash advances.FloatMe promised quick and free cash advances to people who downloaded the app and paid a monthly fee. The FTC sued FloatMe, alleging that the company often provided less than the promised amount and charged a fee for instant access.

Financial Education Services Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2026 FTC sends checks to eligible people who paid for credit repair services The FTC is sending 443,048 checks totaling more than $10.9 million to eligible people who paid a credit repair operation known as Financial Education Services (FES) between May 2019 and May 2022. The scheme used many names including FES, United Wealth Education, and United Wealth Services.

Invitation Homes Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2026 FTC sends checks to eligible people who paid for housing The FTC is sending 444,131 checks totaling more than $47.2 million to eligible people who paid Invitation Homes for undisclosed fees or deceptive and unfair charges between January 2021 and September 2024.According to the FTC, Invitation Homes advertised one lease price but then charged renters undisclosed fees for things like smart home technology and utility management.

Pyrex Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2026 FTC sends PayPal payments to people who bought Pyrex glass measuring cups The FTC is sending PayPal payments to people who bought Pyrex glass measuring cups and didn’t cash their check sent by the FTC.According to the FTC, during the pandemic, Pyrex measuring cups sold on Amazon.com were advertised as made in the United States. In reality, some of the glass measuring cups were imported from China.

AH Media Group Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block February 2026 FTC sends payments to people who were charged for free trial offers The FTC is sending PayPal payments to eligible people who were charged for “free trial” offers for cosmetics and weight loss supplements and didn’t cash their check sent by the FTC.

Mission Hills Federal Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block February 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for student loan debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of checks to people who lost money to a student loan debt relief scheme that used many names including Mission Hills Federal, Federal Direct Group, National Secure Processing, and The Student Loan Group.The FTC sued these companies and won.

Next-Gen Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who lost money to a sweepstakes scam The FTC is sending a second round of checks to people who lost money to a prize scheme operated by Next-Gen and its related companies.The FTC and the State of Missouri sued these companies for promoting fake sweepstakes and “game of skill” contests that promised cash prizes. Participants paid a fee but didn’t get the promised prizes.

Amazon Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2026 The FTC is not contacting people about refunds in the Amazon matter. If you get a call from someone who claims to be from the FTC, it’s a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. And no one from Amazon will ever ask you for money to get a refund. Only scammers say they can get you special access or a guaranteed refund. As the result of the Trump-Vance FTC’s historic $2.

Legion Media Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block December 2025 FTC sends payments to people who lost money to unauthorized billing schemes The FTC is sending 1,215,337 payments totaling more than $27.6 million to people who paid a group of companies selling personal care products, including Legion Media and KP Commerce. The companies used many names in their scheme, including Botanical Farms, Bliss Brands, Optimal MaxKeto, Supreme CBD, and Truly Keto.

Blueprint to Wealth Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block September 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for a business opportunity membership The FTC is sending 4,208 payments totaling $666,631 to people who paid the operators of a business opportunity scheme known as “Blueprint to Wealth."According to the FTC, Blueprint to Wealth falsely promised that members would earn big money from an “everything-is-done-for-you” business opportunity with support from “success coaches,” costing members a lot of money.

Coaching Department Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block September 2025 FTC sends refunds to people who paid for business coaching The FTC is mailing another round of checks to people who lost money to a business coaching scheme that used the names Coaching Department and Apply Knowledge, among others.According to the FTC, the defendants conned millions of dollars from people by falsely telling them they could earn thousands of dollars a month by purchasing business coaching services and establishing an Internet business.

Arise Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block August 2025 FTC sends payments to eligible people who worked for Arise The FTC is sending 98,254 checks totaling more than $6.7 million to eligible people who worked for gig work company Arise sometime between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023.The FTC brought charges against Arise and the company settled. According to the FTC, Arise advertised itself as a lucrative gig work opportunity where people could earn “up to $18 per hour” working customer service jobs for major companies.

BCO Consulting Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block August 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for student debt relief The FTC is sending 6,269 checks totaling $743,230 to people who paid for student debt relief services from BCO Consulting. The operators used many names including BCO Consulting Services, Students Loan Services, SLA Consulting Services, and Student Loan Advocates.

Lurn Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block July 2025 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for business consulting programs The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid for Lurn’s business consulting programs.The FTC sued Lurn for using bogus claims to sell its programs. According to the FTC, Lurn claimed that people who bought its programs could easily make six figure incomes, but that wasn’t true.

Care.com Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid Care.com The FTC is sending 194,207 payments totaling more than $8.1 million to job seekers and job posters who paid online gig platform Care.com.The FTC sued Care.com and the company paid money to settle. The FTC says Care.com misled job seekers about how many jobs were available on its platform and how much they could earn, costing a lot of people a lot of time and money. The FTC also said that Care.

Rando Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for credit repair services The FTC is sending 9,224 payments totaling more than $3.5 million to people who paid for credit repair services from Michael and Valerie Rando, the owners of an alleged credit repair business that used many names including The Credit Game and Credit University.The FTC sued the Randos and their companies, and the defendants paid money to settle.

Nexway Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2025 FTC sends second payment to people who lost money to a tech support scheme The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who lost money to a tech support scam that used several business names including Tech Live Connect, Saburi TLC, and Sensei Ventures.These refunds are the result of a lawsuit against Nexway, a company that processed payments for the scammers.

Consumer Defense Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2025 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for mortgage debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of payments people who paid fees to Consumer Defense in a deceptive mortgage loan relief scam. The scam used several business names including Preferred Law, American Home Loans, and Modification Review Board.The FTC sued Consumer Defense and related businesses for running an illegal mortgage relief scam.

The Bountiful Company Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2025 FTC sends second payment to people who bought certain vitamins and other supplements The FTC is sending a second round of payments to customers who bought certain vitamins and supplements from The Bountiful Company on Amazon.com. Bountiful sold these products under the brand names Nature’s Bounty and Sundown.The FTC says that Bountiful abused product rating and review features on Amazon.com to boost sales.

NutraClick Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 Products Force Factor, Peak Life, ProBioSlim, SomnaPure, VolcaNO, and Stages of Beauty FTC sends refunds to people who were charged for unwanted subscriptions The FTC is sending checks to people who were charged by NutraClick for unwanted memberships.The FTC originally entered into a settlement with NutraClick in 2016, when the FTC alleged NutraClick automatically enrolled people in unwanted membership programs for supplements and beauty products.

T-Mobile Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block February 2025 FTC sends Zelle payments to eligible T-Mobile customers The FTC is sending Zelle payments to T-Mobile customers who had third-party charges added to their mobile phone bills before 2014 and didn’t cash their check or accept their PayPal payment sent by the FTC.According to the FTC, T-Mobile allowed other companies to add charges—typically $9.99 per month—to its customers’ phone bills without their consent.

Vroom Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends checks to people who bought a Vroom car The FTC is sending 20,361 checks totaling more than $934,000 to people who bought a car from online used car dealer Vroom.The FTC sued Vroom, and the company paid money to settle. Vroom promised to deliver cars within 14 days of purchase. But the FTC says that Vroom often didn’t keep that promise and then failed to give customers the option to accept a new delivery date or cancel and get a refund.

Vivint Smart Home Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block December 2024 FTC sends payments to compensate people for Vivint’s misuse of their credit reports The FTC is sending 470 checks totaling nearly $500,000 to people who had their credit reports misused by home security company Vivint Smart Home.According to the FTC, Vivint’s sales representatives helped unqualified customers get financing for the company’s home security products by misusing other people’s credit reports.

Rhinelander Auto Center Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block October 2024 FTC sends checks to people who bought cars from Rhinelander Auto dealerships The FTC is sending 7,531 checks totaling more than $1 million to people who were harmed by Rhinelander Auto’s junk fees and discriminatory practices.The FTC and the State of Wisconsin sued Rhinelander Auto, and the company paid money to settle. According to the lawsuit, Rhinelander added hidden fees to their car prices for products that customers didn’t want, like gap insurance and service plans.

Herbalife Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2023 FTC sends third payment to people who lost money to a multi-level marketing scheme The FTC is mailing a third round of checks totaling more than $4.2 million to people who lost money running Herbalife businesses. The FTC sued Herbalife in 2016, alleging Herbalife and its affiliates deceived consumers into believing they could earn substantial money selling diet, nutritional supplement, and personal care products.

Cerebral Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2025 The administrator is sending payments to eligible Cerebral customers.If you get a check, please cash it within 90 days.If you get a PayPal payment, please accept it within 30 days.If you need help with your payment, please call the administrator at 1-888-884-6036 or send an email to info@CerebralRefund.com(link sends email).What is the settlement about?Cerebral agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle charges brought by the FTC.

Publishers Clearing House Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2025 FTC sends checks to eligible customers The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. The FTC is sending 281,724 checks totaling more than $18 million to eligible Publishers Clearing House customers.If you get a check, please cash it within 90 days.You can find answers to common questions about FTC refund payments on our FAQ page. If you have any other questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-888-516-0774.

BetterHelp Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2025 The administrator is sending a second round of payments to eligible BetterHelp customers. The administrator first sent payments in June 2024, which resulted in nearly $5.2 million in refunds. Because there is still money in the fund, the administrator is sending payments totaling over $2.6 million to more than 534,000 people who accepted their first payment.

Response Marketing Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for a real estate investment training program The FTC is sending payments to people who paid for a deceptive real estate investment training program from Response Marketing.The FTC and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection sued Response Marketing, and the company paid money to settle.

Hubble Contacts Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block February 2025 FTC sends payments to people who bought Hubble Contacts The FTC is sending Zelle payments to people who bought Hubble brand contact lenses from Vision Path, Inc., and didn’t cash their check or accept their PayPal payment.The FTC filed a complaint alleging that the company violated the Contact Lens Rule and misled customers.

American Financial Benefits Center Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2025 FTC sends a second payment to people who paid for student loan debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid money to American Financial Benefits Center.The FTC and the Department of Justice sued Brandon Frere, American Financial Benefits Center, and related companies in 2018, for operating a student loan debt relief scheme. According to the lawsuits, the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the U.S.

Rejuvica Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block November 2024 FTC sends checks to people who bought Sobrenix supplements The FTC is sending 56,686 checks totaling more than $536,000 to people who bought Sobrenix supplements from Rejuvica.Rejuvica claimed that Sobrenix could reduce alcohol cravings and use, but the FTC says that the company didn’t have scientific proof to back-up these claims. Rejuvica paid endorsers to make TV appearances designed to look like independent news stories instead of paid advertising.

The Sales Mentor Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for training programs The FTC is sending 8,174 payments totaling more than $960,000 to people who paid for telemarketing training programs sold by The Sales Mentor. The programs included Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, and Sales Pro Academy.The FTC sued The Sales Mentor, and the company paid money to settle.

Apex Capital Group Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block September 2024 FTC sends payments to people who were charged for free trial offers The FTC is sending 153,940 payments totaling more than $2.8 million to people who were charged for “free trial” offers for personal care products and dietary supplements, including Authentic Yacon, Original Garcinia, Dermanique, and NeuroXR.

AdvoCare Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2022 FTC Returns Money to AdvoCare Distributors Harmed by Pyramid Scheme The FTC is returning more than $149 million to AdvoCare distributors who lost money as a result of the AdvoCare pyramid scheme. The FTC sued AdvoCare in 2019, alleging that the company ran an illegal pyramid scheme and falsely claimed that its distributors could earn significant income selling health and wellness products.

Aqua Finance Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block February 2025 FTC sends checks to people who got a loan from Aqua Finance The FTC is sending 29,653 checks totaling more than $19.8 million to people who got a loan from household water treatment funding company Aqua Finance (AFI).The FTC sued AFI, and the company paid money to settle. AFI’s network of door-to-door dealers sold water filtering and softening products.

Western Union Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block September 2023 Western Union Settlement Continues to Return Money to People Who Paid Scammers Using Western Union The Justice Department is sending payments totaling nearly $40 million to approximately 25,000 people in the U.S. and abroad. These payments are the result of settlements between Western Union, the Justice Department, and the FTC. The Justice Department previously mailed checks in March 2020, September 2020, and June 2021.

Yellowstone Capital Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block August 2024 FTC sends second payment to businesses overcharged for merchant cash advances The FTC is sending a second round of payments to small businesses who were harmed by Yellowstone Capital, a merchant cash advance company that withdrew money from customer bank accounts without permission.The FTC sued Yellowstone Capital and its owners in 2020, and they agreed to settle.

Trudeau Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block Tags: Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Image March 2022 Products The Weight Loss Cure “They” Don’t Want You To Know About FTC SENDS PayPal payments to people who bought Kevin Trudeau's book The FTC is sending nearly 33,000 PayPal payments to people who bought Kevin Trudeau's book The Weight Loss Cure “They” Don’t Want You To Know About. The FTC sued Kevin Trudeau for making false claims in infomercials about his book. The Court ruled that Mr.

Vonage Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block October 2023 FTC sends refunds to eligible Vonage customers The FTC is sending payments totaling more than $99.4 million to 389,106 people who tried to cancel or were charged fees after cancelling their Vonage account. The FTC sued internet phone service provider Vonage, and the company agreed to settle. According to the FTC, Vonage made it easy for customers to sign up for phone plans but very difficult to cancel.

Student Debt Doctor Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block July 2024 FTC sends second payment to people who paid Student Debt Doctor The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who lost money to a student loan debt relief scam.The FTC sued Student Debt Doctor, alleging that the company tricked people into paying large upfront fees by falsely promising to immediately and permanently eliminate their monthly loan payments and get their loans forgiven.

AMG Services Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2022 FTC sends second round of checks to victims of payday loan scheme The FTC and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are mailing a second round of checks to more than 690,000 people who were overcharged for online payday loans. The FTC and DOJ brought civil and criminal lawsuits against Scott Tucker, AMG Services, and other related defendants for making false loan disclosures that did not accurately describe the true cost of their payday loans.

Zurixx Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block July 2024 FTC sends payments to people who paid for real estate investment coaching programs The FTC is sending payments totaling more than $12 million to 25,563 customers who paid Zurixx for deceptive real estate investment coaching programs.The FTC and the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Consumer Protection sued Zurixx and its owners alleging that the company used false promises to sell real estate investment training and coaching programs.

MyScore Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block November 2024 FTC sends checks to people who paid for credit monitoring services The FTC is sending 42,849 checks totaling nearly $1.9 million to people who were charged for credit monitoring services from MyScore, eFreeScore.com, CreditUpdates.com, FreeCreditNation.com, and Credit Bureau Center LLC.According to the FTC, the defendants placed fake rental property ads and then told potential renters that they had to get a “free” credit report before they could see the property.

Helping America Group Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block December 2021 FTC sends money to people who paid for debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of checks to 19,883 people who lost money to a debt relief scam.According to the FTC and the Florida Office of the Attorney General, a group of defendants known as Helping America Group got people to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars a month by falsely promising to pay, settle, or obtain dismissal of their debts and improve their credit scores.

American Vehicle Protection Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block October 2024 FTC sends checks to people who bought extended auto warranties The FTC is sending 18,255 payments totaling more than $449,000 to people who bought extended auto warranties from telemarketer American Vehicle Protection (AVP).The FTC sued AVP, alleging that they made illegal sales calls, pretended to represent car dealers and manufacturers, and made false claims about their expensive bumper-to-bumper auto warranties.

Benefytt Technologies Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2024 FTC sends refunds to people who bought health insurance plans The FTC is sending payments totaling nearly $100 million to 463,629 people who paid Benefytt, a healthcare company that used names like MyBenefitsKeeper and AgileHealthInsurance.The FTC sued Benefytt and its third-party partners, and the defendants settled.

$11M Fragrance End-User Antitrust Class Action Settlement (IFF)

$11M Fragrance End-User Antitrust Class Action Settlement (IFF) Bought scented consumer goods 2018–2023 · Claims not open yet · Register for updates Deadline: Pending

$99M John Deere Antitrust Settlement

Opendoor Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims June 12, 2026 Press Release FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims June 12, 2026 Jun24 Webinar: How to Place and Lift a Credit Freeze Online Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM Jun24 Webinar: How to Place and Lift a Credit Freeze Online Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2024 FTC sends refunds to people who lost money selling their home to an online real estate business The FTC is sending payments totaling nearly $62 million to 54,689 homeowners nationwide who sold their home to Opendoor before the settlement order was announced on August 1, 2022.According to the complaint brought by the FTC, Opendoor promised to pay sellers market value for their homes while saving them money on costs. In reality, the FTC says, Opendoor often offered sellers less money than market value and charged more than they said they would. As a result, most homeowners lost money by selling their homes to Opendoor.

Refunds for Amazon Flex Drivers

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2025 FTC sends payments to Amazon Flex Drivers The FTC is sending additional payments to Amazon Flex drivers who had their tips withheld by Amazon between 2016 and 2019.The FTC first sent payments in November 2021, resulting in over $58.5 million in returned tips. Because there is still money in the fund, the FTC is sending 19,478 checks totaling over $2.3 million to drivers who accepted their first payment and had $600 or more in tips withheld by Amazon between 2016 and 2019.

Telescope Price-Fixing Canadian Class Action

(Ontario Superior Court of Justice Court File No. CV-20-84692-CP)

Tire Price-Fixing Class Action

CONSUMER LAW GROUP has launched a class action lawsuit against some of the largest tire manufacturers in the world for unlawfully and artificially increasing and fixing the prices of new replacement tires for vehicles (“Tires”) sold in Canada.

California Bail Bond Price-Fixing Settlements — ~$69M (No Claim Form Yet)

Share of ~$69M in Combined Settlements · ~2 Million People Who Paid a Premium on a California Commercial Bail Bond Since Feb 24, 2004 · Alleged Premium Price-Fixing by Surety Insurers · Pending Preliminary Approval — No Claim Form Yet · In re California Bail Bond Antitrust Litigation Deadline: Pending Approval

Google Advertising Investigation

You web browser may not be properly supported. To use this site and all its features we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome, Safari or Firefox x Current class actionsGoogle Advertising InvestigationSlater and Gordon is currently investigating a potential class action against Google in relation to its online advertising technology. Sign-up for updates FAQsBackgroundWe are seeking to represent businesses who used Google technology to purchase online ads. The investigation is likely to conclude in the commencement of a claim seeking that advertisers be repaid some of the fees they have paid to Google for the use of Google’s ad sale technology, which we will allege Google was only able to charge as high fees as it did, because of anti-competitive conduct.Group membersSlater and Gordon wants to hear from businesses of any size that purchase online ad space using Google’s advertising technology – this includes both display advertising and online search advertising since May 2019. If you have used any of the following technology, you are encouraged to register your interest now:Google Ads/AdWordsDV360AdXYou are invited to register even if your ads are purchased through an advertising agency, rather than purchased by you individually.Registering your interest simply allows you to provide us with information to assist the investigation, and will not expose you to legal fees. RegisterChoose the right option below to get started - whether you're a business or an agency, Register your business Register your ad agencyFAQs What is a class action? A class action is a type of legal claim, where one person or business files a claim with the Court as the representative on behalf of people who have been affected or claims that arise out of the same, similar or related circumstances.

NGL Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2026 The FTC is no longer accepting claims.The FTC never asks you to pay to file a claim or get a refund. Don't pay anyone who promises you an FTC refund in exchange for a fee. Only scammers say they can get you special access or a guaranteed refund. If you filed a claim, you don’t need to do anything else right now. The FTC is currently reviewing claims. We will update this page when we have more information.About the SettlementNGL Labs and its co-founders agreed to pay $4.

Hey Dude Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who bought Hey Dude shoes The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who bought shoes from online shoe seller Hey Dude.According to the FTC’s lawsuit, Hey Dude didn’t tell customers about shipping delays and illegally sent gift cards instead of refunds for out-of-stock items. The FTC also alleged that Hey Dude hid negative product reviews from its website.

WealthPress Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for investment advice The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid money to WealthPress, an investment advice company.The FTC sued WealthPress along with two of its owners, Roger Scott and Conor Lynch. According to the lawsuit, WealthPress sold its investment advice by claiming that clients would make a lot of money.

First American Payment Systems Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2026 The FTC is currently reviewing claims. We will update this page when we have more information.In February 2025, the FTC sent 5,588 checks totaling more than $2.6 million to businesses enrolled with First American Payment Systems and charged hidden or unauthorized fees. If you get a check, please cash it within 90 days.What was the settlement about?The FTC sued First American Payment Systems, and the company paid $4.9 million to settle.

Avast Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block December 2025 FTC sends payments to people who bought antivirus software from AvastThe FTC is sending 103,152 payments totaling nearly $15.3 million to people who bought antivirus software from Avast and filed a valid claim before the deadline.According to the FTC, Avast collected and sold users’ information to third parties without users’ consent. Avast paid money to settle. The FTC is using that money to send payments to people who filed a valid claim before the deadline.

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$700M Google Play Store Consumer Antitrust Settlement

Coulter Motor Company Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2026 FTC sends checks to eligible people who bought cars from Coulter dealerships The FTC is sending 5,790 checks totaling more than $2.3 million to people who were harmed by Coulter Motor Company’s hidden fees. Coulter owns car dealerships around Arizona, including Coulter Tempe, Coulter Cadillac Tempe, and Tempe Buick GMC.

SuperGoodDeals.com Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for next day shipping on personal protective equipment The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who bought facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) from online seller SuperGoodDeals.com.SuperGoodDeals.com promised next day shipping on PPE merchandise during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the FTC says the company didn’t keep that promise.The FTC sued SuperGoodDeals.

Brigit Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block May 2026 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for cash advances The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid Brigit for instant cash advances.Brigit falsely promised quick cash advances of up to $250 to people who paid a monthly subscription fee. The company also advertised that customers could cancel anytime, but that wasn’t true.

Progressive Leasing Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block September 2025 FTC sends second payment to people overcharged by Progressive Leasing The FTC is sending a second round of checks to people who paid for furniture, appliances, jewelry, cell phones, and other high-ticket items using rent-to-own plans provided by Progressive Leasing.The FTC says that Progressive Leasing misled shoppers when the company advertised “no interest” payment plans and led people to believe they would pay “same as cash” prices for these items.

SL Finance Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block July 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for student debt relief The FTC is sending 7,150 checks totaling more than $356,900 to people who paid for student debt relief services from SL Finance.According to the FTC, SL Finance and its owners impersonated the Department of Education including fake COVID-19 relief programs, collected illegal upfront fees, and falsely promised to reduce or forgive student loans.If you got a check, please cash it within 90 days.

Ygrene Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block July 2025 FTC sends checks to eligible homeowners The FTC is sending 960 checks totaling more than $2.9 million to eligible Ygrene customers.Ygrene Energy Fund and its network of door-to-door contractors sold home improvement financing products, including Property Assessed Clean Energy financing or PACE financing. According to the lawsuit brought by the FTC and State of California against Ygrene, some of Ygrene’s contractors forged homeowners’ signatures on Ygrene’s finance agreement.

John Beck Amazing Profits Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for money-making and coaching programs The FTC is sending 39,500 checks totaling more than $2 million to people who paid for bogus get-rich-quick “kits” and coaching programs sold by John Beck Amazing Profits. The programs included “John Beck’s Free & Clear Real Estate System,” “Jeff Paul’s Shortcuts to Internet Millions,” and “John Alexander’s Real Estate Riches.

Lifewatch Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2025 FTC sends checks to people who were charged for Lifewatch Medical Alert Systems The FTC is sending checks to people who paid for supposedly free in-home medical alert devices. The money comes from a settlement with Lifewatch, Inc.The FTC and the Florida Attorney General’s Office sued Lifewatch, alleging that the company bombarded people with at least a billion robocalls to pitch supposedly “free” medical alert systems.

Career Step Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends payments to people who paid for online training programs The FTC is sending 42,794 payments totaling more than $15.5 million to people who paid for training programs from Career Step, an online career-training company.The FTC brought charges against Career Step, and the company paid money to settle. According to the complaint, Career Step made false claims about job placement and outcomes, externships, and hiring partnerships.

Vitagene Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends payments to people who bought DNA test kits or health reports The FTC is sending PayPal payments to eligible customers who bought DNA test kits or health reports from Vitagene and didn’t cash their check sent by the FTC.Vitagene promised to store its customers’ health and genetic information in a secure environment. But the FTC says that Vitagene didn’t keep that promise and that its security failures left more than 2,000 health reports unprotected.

Pure Green Coffee Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends payments to people who bought Pure Green Coffee pills The FTC is sending 39,977 payments totaling more than $905,000 to people who bought Pure Green Coffee, a sham weight loss product marketed on the internet by NPB Advertising.A U.S. District Court found that the sellers of Pure Green Coffee used deceptive claims to sell their diet pills and ordered them to pay money to the FTC.The FTC is now using that money to provide refunds to eligible customers.

Fashion Nova Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block January 2025 FTC sends payments to people who bought products from Fashion Nova The FTC is sending 148,351 payments totaling nearly $2.4 million to people who bought products from Fashion Nova before November 21, 2019, and filed a valid claim before the deadline.According to the FTC, Fashion Nova hid hundreds of thousands of negative product reviews from its website to make average star ratings look better.

Ed Napleton Automotive Group Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block November 2023 FTC sends second payment to people who had junk fees added to their vehicle purchases The FTC is sending a second round of payments to eligible customers who were harmed by Napleton Auto’s junk fees and discriminatory practices. The FTC and the State of Illinois sued Ed Napleton Automotive Group in March 2022, alleging that Napleton employees were sneaking illegal junk fees for unwanted “add-ons” onto vehicle purchases and discriminating against Black consumers.

Golden Home Services Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme June 9, 2026 Press Release FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme June 9, 2026 Jun24 Webinar: How to Place and Lift a Credit Freeze Online Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM Jun24 Webinar: How to Place and Lift a Credit Freeze Online Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block June 2026 FTC sends checks to people who paid for mortgage debt relief The FTC is sending 1,821 checks totaling more than $2.8 million to people who paid Golden Home Services in a deceptive mortgage loan relief scam. The sham operation used many names including Golden Home Services, Academy Home Services, Amstar Service Group, Atlantic Pacific Service Group, Home Matters USA, Home Relief Service of America, and Westwood Advocates.

Handy Technologies Settlement

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC Sends More Than $2.7 Million to Consumers Harmed by Handy Technologies July 7, 2026 Press Release FTC Sends More Than $2.7 Million to Consumers Harmed by Handy Technologies July 7, 2026 Jul15 Helping Military Communities Protect Their Money, Avoid Scams, and Handle Stress Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM Jul15 Helping Military Communities Protect Their Money, Avoid Scams, and Handle Stress Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block Tags: Consumer Protection Jobs Advertising and Marketing Online Advertising and Marketing July 2026 FTC sends payments to eligible people who worked for Handy The FTC is sending 62,893 checks totaling more than $2.7 million to eligible people who worked for Handy Technologies sometime between January 2019 and November 2024. Handy is a gig platform owned by Angi Services.

AT&T Data Throttling Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block April 2024 FTC sends refunds to former AT&T customers The FTC is sending payments totaling nearly $6.3 million to 267,734 former AT&T customers who filed a valid claim before the deadline.The FTC sued AT&T, and the company agreed to settle. According to the FTC’s lawsuit, AT&T unfairly reduced data speeds for customers with unlimited data plans, a practice known as “data throttling.

Teva, Granules, Heritage $5.55M Metformin Settlements

Open for ClaimsTeva, Granules, Heritage $5.55M Metformin SettlementsPro rata shareJuly 10, 202637Days leftAntitrustConsumers who paid for a metformin-containing drug between July 2015 and June 2020 may be eligible to claim a cash payment from class action settlements.

Arete Financial Refunds

Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Competition Matters How Loyalty Discounts Between Firms Harm Competition When There Are Network Effects: FTC v. Surescripts Matthew Chesnes (DAD, BE Antitrust I) and Ted Rosenbaum (Acting BE Director) February 13, 2026 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Technology Blog The FTC Is on the Front Lines of Tech Innovation & Regulation Stephanie T. Nguyen, Chief Technologist January 17, 2025 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Press Release FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service May 21, 2026 Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM Jun17 Oral Argument Before the Commission: Caremark Rx/Zinc Health Services, et al (Insulin) Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00PM figure:has(article.align-right):has(figcaption) .align-right.media--type-image .block ~ .block.block-system-main-block March 2025 FTC sends second payment to people who paid for student debt relief The FTC is sending a second round of payments to people who paid money to Arete Financial Group.The FTC sued Arete Financial and related companies, and the defendants agreed to settle. According to the lawsuit, the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the U.S.