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CFTC Launches Valentine's Week Campaign Against $10B Romance Investment Scams

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is leading a multi-agency initiative to combat relationship investment scams that cost Americans an estimated $10 billion annually. The 'DatingOrDefrauding?' campaign warns consumers about fraudsters who exploit online relationships to steal cryptocurrency through fake investment platforms.

•Multi-agency 'DatingOrDefrauding?' campaign involves over 15 federal and state organizations plus non-governmental partners
•Romance investment scams cost Americans approximately $10 billion annually, primarily targeting cryptocurrency assets
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Regulatory
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FTC Warns 13 Data Brokers Over Sales to China, Russia Under New Law

The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 13 data brokers, alerting them to comply with the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. The law prohibits selling Americans' sensitive personal data to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, with potential civil penalties exceeding $53,000 per violation.

•FTC issued compliance warnings to 13 data brokers regarding PADFAA requirements
•Law prohibits selling Americans' sensitive data to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and their controlled entities
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Regulatory
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FTC Reports 90+ Cybersecurity Enforcement Actions in Congressional Update

The Federal Trade Commission released its second mandated report to Congress detailing expanded efforts against ransomware and cyberattacks from hostile nations. The agency has achieved over 90 favorable enforcement outcomes, including settlements with GoDaddy and Illuminate Education.

•FTC has achieved over 90 favorable enforcement outcomes in data security cases since its initial 2023 report
•The agency continues targeting cyber threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran under the RANSOMWARE Act mandate
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Regulatory
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FTC Orders Sevita to Divest 128 Care Facilities in $835M Merger

The Federal Trade Commission has required Sevita Health to divest 128 intermediate care facilities across Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas to resolve antitrust concerns over its proposed $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services' community living business. The action prevents the consolidation of the two largest national providers of residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

•FTC requires Sevita Health to divest 128 intermediate care facilities across Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas
•Divestiture resolves antitrust concerns over $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring's community living business
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Regulatory
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United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

FTC Chairman Ferguson Names Levi Swank Deputy Director of Consumer Protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Levi Swank as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Swank brings extensive private sector litigation experience to the key enforcement role.

•Levi Swank appointed as Deputy Director of FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection by Chairman Ferguson
•Swank brings extensive experience in consumer protection litigation, enforcement matters, and class actions from private practice
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Federal Circuit
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals

2nd Circuit Issues Summary Order in Multi-State CFPB Case vs. Fidelis

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order on Jan. 29, 2026, in consolidated cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and seven state attorneys general against Fidelis Legal Support Services. The appeal represents a major multi-state consumer protection enforcement action.

•Second Circuit issued summary order Jan. 29, 2026, in consolidated consumer protection case
•CFPB and seven state attorneys general brought enforcement action against Fidelis Legal Support Services
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Regulatory
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FTC Appeals District Court Ruling in Meta Monopolization Case

The Federal Trade Commission announced it will appeal a November 2025 district court ruling that favored Meta Platforms in the agency's monopolization case. The FTC maintains that Meta illegally preserved its social media dominance by acquiring competitive threats Instagram and WhatsApp.

•FTC filed notice of appeal to D.C. Circuit Court following November 2025 district court loss
•Case centers on allegations Meta maintained monopoly through acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp
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Regulatory
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FTC Finalizes Settlement With GM Over Unauthorized Driver Data Sales

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a settlement order against General Motors and OnStar for collecting and selling millions of consumers' precise location and driving behavior data without proper consent. The order imposes a five-year ban on sharing such data with consumer reporting agencies and requires 20 years of enhanced consumer protections.

•FTC settles with GM over unauthorized collection and sale of precise geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of vehicles
•Settlement imposes five-year ban on sharing consumer data with reporting agencies and 20-year compliance requirements
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Regulatory
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CFTC Secures $185K Judgment Against Wisconsin Man in Trading Fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission obtained a federal court judgment requiring Wisconsin resident Robert Narvett to pay more than $185,000 in restitution and face a permanent trading ban for operating a fraudulent commodity trading scheme that lasted eight years.

•Federal court ordered $185,000+ restitution and permanent CFTC trading ban for Robert Narvett
•Eight-year fraud scheme involved misappropriation of client commodity futures trading accounts
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Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission announced that grocery delivery giant Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds to settle allegations of deceptive business practices. The company allegedly misled customers with false 'free delivery' claims while charging mandatory service fees and automatically enrolling users in subscription services without proper consent.

•Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to consumers harmed by deceptive practices
•Company falsely advertised 'free delivery' while charging mandatory service fees up to 15% of order cost
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