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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago
US news

He was paid to cremate their pets. He's accused of tossing them in landfills.

A funeral home owner in Pittsburgh deceived over 6,500 pet owners by mishandling remains and charging for services not rendered.
#ftc
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

FTC sues Uber, alleging deceptive' Uber One charges and cancellations

The FTC has sued Uber for allegedly deceptive billing practices regarding its Uber One subscription service.
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
1 week ago

FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel

The FTC is suing Uber for deceptive practices related to its Uber One subscription service, focusing on cancellation difficulties and unclear billing.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunch

Lyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fortnite players tricked' into unwanted purchases are getting refunds. Here's how

Epic Games to refund over $245 million to consumers tricked into unwanted purchases due to deceptive designs in Fortnite.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

FTC sues Uber, alleging deceptive' Uber One charges and cancellations

The FTC has sued Uber for allegedly deceptive billing practices regarding its Uber One subscription service.
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
1 week ago

FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel

The FTC is suing Uber for deceptive practices related to its Uber One subscription service, focusing on cancellation difficulties and unclear billing.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunch

Lyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fortnite players tricked' into unwanted purchases are getting refunds. Here's how

Epic Games to refund over $245 million to consumers tricked into unwanted purchases due to deceptive designs in Fortnite.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
NYC startup

Uber added people to its Uber One subscription program without their consent, an FTC lawsuit says

Uber is facing a lawsuit from the FTC for allegedly signing users up for its subscription without consent.
SF parents
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Fortnite maker Epic Games sued over 'deceptive' Item Shop timers

Epic Games is being sued for deceptive practices regarding Fortnite's Item Shop, specifically its misleading countdown timers.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google Manual Actions For News & Discover Policy Violations Updated

Google updated manual action policy for News and Discover, focusing on deceptive practices and removing outdated sections.
New sections emphasize importance of content authenticity and misrepresentation avoidance.
fromNielsen Norman Group
6 months ago
UX design

Sneaking: The Deceptive UX Pattern You Never Saw Coming

Sneaking undermines customer trust through deceptive practices in business growth.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU complaint urges action on confusing in-game currencies

Consumer watchdogs are raising concerns about misleading in-game currency practices among game publishers, highlighting the need for greater transparency and consumer protection.
fromtherealdeal.com
9 months ago
Venture

SEC Charges Newport Beach-Based John Kralik For Lying to Investors

Investors were allegedly deceived by John Kralik, who misappropriated their funds for personal use rather than real estate investments.
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