30 Result: Fraud
FTC Announces Workshop on Exploring Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in "Gender-Affirming Care" for Minors
June 10th, 2025
Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 9, 2025 - Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it will host a workshop focusing on unfair or deceptive trade practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors. The workshop, called &l. Read more
FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices
April 21st, 2025
FTC says company enrolled consumers in subscription service and charged them without their consent, made it difficult for users to cancel Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 21, 2025 - The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsu. Read more
President Biden Takes Action: New Standards for AI Safety and Security
October 30th, 2023
President Joe Biden has taken a significant step in ensuring the responsible development and management of artificial intelligence (AI) with the issuance of a landmark Executive Order. The order marks a pivotal moment in America's commitment to harne. Read more
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees
October 11th, 2023
Proposed rule would prohibit hidden and falsely advertised fee Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / October 11, 2023 - The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden . Read more
FTC to Host Virtual Roundtable on AI and Content Creation
September 22nd, 2023
The October 4 event will focus on impact of generative AI on creative fields Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / September 22, 2023 - The Federal Trade Commission staff will be hosting a virtual roundtable discussion on October 4, 20. Read more
FTC Says TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate Deceived Users About Background Report Accuracy, Violated FCRA While Marketing Reports for Employee and Tenant Screening
September 11th, 2023
Under proposed order, companies will pay $5.8 million penalty, implement FCRA monitoring program Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / September 11, 2023 - The Federal Trade Commission will require background report providers TruthFind. Read more
Administrative Law Judge Issues Initial Decision in FTC’s Case Against Intuit Inc.
September 08th, 2023
Order bars company from engaging in deceptive practices in the future Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / September 8, 2023 - In an initial decision announced today, the Federal Trade Commission’s Chief Administrativ. Read more
FTC, State Partners Secure Proposed Order Banning Roomster and Owners from Using Deceptive Reviews
August 28th, 2023
Roomster used fake reviews, phony listings to lure consumers to its platform, according to FTC, states Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / August 28, 2023 - The Federal Trade Commission will permanently ban Roomster Corp. and its ow. Read more
SEC Charges Former Attorney at U.S.-Based Global Law Firm with Insider Trading
August 23rd, 2023
Visiting attorney at the Washington, D.C. office of law firm used access to confidential client info to make illegal profits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-158 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / Aug. 23, 2023 - The Securities and Ex. Read more
SEC Charges UK Audit Firm, CEO, and Senior Auditor for Failures in Connection with De-SPAC Transaction
August 14th, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-152 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / Aug. 14, 2023 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Crowe U.K. LLP, a London based audit firm, its CEO, Nigel Bostock, and senior auditor, Matthew S. Read more
SEC Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt Utah-Based Company's Crypto Asset Fraud Scheme Involving 18 Defendant
August 03rd, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-146 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / Aug. 3, 2023 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained a temporary asset freeze, restraining order, and other emergency relief agains. Read more
SEC Charges Hex Founder Richard Heart with Misappropriating Millions of Dollars of Investor Funds from Unregistered Crypto Asset Securities Offerings that Raised more than $1 Billion
July 31st, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-143 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 31, 2023 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Richard Heart (aka Richard Schueler) and three unincorporated entities that he controls, Hex, Pu. Read more
SEC Charges Investor Joseph C. Lewis and Associates with Insider Trading
July 26th, 2023
Lewis tipped his then-girlfriend and private jet pilots with material nonpublic information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-138 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 26, 2023 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged i. Read more
SEC Settlement Propels DWAC; Regions Financial Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates
July 21st, 2023
Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DWAC) surged more than 15% after settling fraud charges with the SEC. The charges were related to material misrepresentations made in forms filed during DWAC's initial public offering and its planned. Read more
SEC Charges Digital World SPAC for Material Misrepresentations to Investors
July 20th, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-135 Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 20, 2023 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled fraud charges against Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC), a special purpose . Read more
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