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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 130 (from laksa170)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa130.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ftc.gov/consumer-protection\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ftc.gov/consumer-protection\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/consumer-protection","crawl_time":1776175047,"first_indexed_time":1647099941,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,ftc!www,\/consumer-protection s443","src_root_hash":"5486463561478463730","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Consumer Protection | Federal Trade Commission","meta_descriptions":["The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Federal Trade Commission Act\nMission\nCompetition\nConsumer Protection\nLaw\n15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58, as amended\nThe Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and...\nPublishing.com, In the Matter of\nPublishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products.\nType of Action\nAdministrative\nLast Updated\nApril 13, 2026\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n242 3055\nCase Status\nPending\nTruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC), In the Matter of\nNevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written by their own employees, or by consumers who were offered a free product or discount in return for writing a 5-star review. \nType of Action\nAdministrative\nLast Updated\nApril 13, 2026\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n242 3093\nCase Status\nPending\nWellington, FTC v.\nThe FTC alleged that Stormy Wellington used deceptive earnings claims to recruit new members to two multilevel marketing companies.\nType of Action\nFederal\nLast Updated\nApril 13, 2026\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n242 3093\nCase Status\nPending\nStubHub Holdings, FTC v.\nIn April 2026, the FTC announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay $10 million to settle charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly and conspicuously disclosing up-front how much consumers actually would pay, including all mandatory fees. \nType of Action\nFederal\nLast Updated\nApril 10, 2026\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n252 3117\nCase Status\nUnder Order\nFTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress\nDate\nApril 3, 2026\nThe Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government. The request seeks $426.71 million and 1...\nFTC Publishes New Strategic Plan\nDate\nApril 3, 2026\nThe Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years. The new plan lays out the agency’s mission, vision, and goals and...\nLindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v\n The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products.\nIn December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers.\nType of Action\nFederal\nLast Updated\nApril 2, 2026\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n2323032\nCase Status\nPending","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/consumer-protection#main-content)\n\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/us_flag_small.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\nHere's how you know\n\n![Dot gov](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/themes\/custom\/ftc_uswds\/uswds\/dist\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**The .gov means it’s official.**   \n Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. 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Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and...\n\nFile\n\n[Federal Trade Commission Act](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/statutes\/federal-trade-commission-act\/ftc_act_incorporatingus_safe_web_act.pdf \"ftc_act_incorporatingus_safe_web_act.pdf\") (194.69 KB)\n\n[https:\/\/www.ftc.govhttp:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml](http:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title15-chapter2-subchapter1&edition=prelim)\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n### [Publishing.com, In the Matter of](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/242-3055-publishingcom-matter)\nPublishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay \\$1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products.\n\nType of Action\n\nAdministrative\n\nLast Updated\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n\n242 3055\n\nCase Status\n\nPending\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [Publishing.com to Pay \\$1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/publishingcom-pay-15-million-misleading-consumers-about-how-much-income-they-could-earn-using)\nDate\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nPublishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay \\$1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its...\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n[Commissioner Statements](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/commissioner-statements)\n### [Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding TruHeight](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/public-statements\/concurring-statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-joined-commissioner-mark-r-meador-regarding-truheight)\nDate\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Andrew N. Ferguson](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/about-ftc\/commissioners-staff\/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman;\n\n[Mark R. Meador](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/about-ftc\/commissioners-staff\/mark-r-meador), Commissioner\n\nFile\n\n[Chairman Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Meador Statement Regarding TruHeight](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/ferguson-meador-truheight-statement.pdf \"ferguson-meador-truheight-statement.pdf\") (279.98 KB)\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-takes-action-against-truheight-deceptive-unsubstantiated-advertising-supposed-height-enhancing)\nDate\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nNevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they...\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n[Adjudicative Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/adjudicative-proceedings)\n### [TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC), In the Matter of](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/242-3093-truheight-vanilla-chip-llc-matter)\nNevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written by their own employees, or by consumers who were offered a free product or discount in return for writing a 5-star review.\n\nType of Action\n\nAdministrative\n\nLast Updated\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n\n242 3093\n\nCase Status\n\nPending\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n### [Wellington, FTC v.](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/242-3093-wellington-ftc-v)\nThe FTC alleged that Stormy Wellington used deceptive earnings claims to recruit new members to two multilevel marketing companies.\n\nType of Action\n\nFederal\n\nLast Updated\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n\n242 3093\n\nCase Status\n\nPending\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-takes-action-against-high-level-mlm-participant-who-deceived-workers-about-amount-money-they-can)\nDate\n\nApril 13, 2026\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing (MLM) company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers...\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC Submits Draft ANPRM Related to Online Food Delivery Service Fees to OMB for Review](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-submits-draft-anprm-related-online-food-delivery-service-fees-omb-review)\nDate\n\nApril 10, 2026\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) related to online food delivery service fees for review by the Office of Information...\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n### [StubHub Holdings, FTC v.](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/252-3117-stubhub-holdings-ftc-v)\nIn April 2026, the FTC announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay \\$10 million to settle charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly and conspicuously disclosing up-front how much consumers actually would pay, including all mandatory fees.\n\nType of Action\n\nFederal\n\nLast Updated\n\nApril 10, 2026\n\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n\n252 3117\n\nCase Status\n\nUnder Order\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n[Commissioner Statements](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/commissioner-statements)\n### [Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson in the Matter of FTC v. StubHub Holdings, Inc.](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/public-statements\/statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-matter-ftc-v-stubhub-holdings-inc)\nDate\n\nApril 9, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Andrew N. Ferguson](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/about-ftc\/commissioners-staff\/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman\n\nFile\n\n[Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson in the Matter of FTC v. StubHub Holdings, Inc.](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/stubhub-ferguson-statement.pdf \"stubhub-ferguson-statement.pdf\") (307.02 KB)\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [StubHub Refunding \\$10 Million in Fees to Consumers After Deceptive Ticket Pricing](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/stubhub-refunding-10-million-fees-consumers-after-deceptive-ticket-pricing)\nDate\n\nApril 9, 2026\n\nStubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay \\$10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on...\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-submits-annual-budget-request-congress)\nDate\n\nApril 3, 2026\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government. The request seeks \\$426.71 million and 1...\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-publishes-new-strategic-plan)\nDate\n\nApril 3, 2026\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years. The new plan lays out the agency’s mission, vision, and goals and...\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n[Commissioner Statements](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/commissioner-statements)\n### [Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding Lindsay Automotive Group](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/public-statements\/concurring-statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-joined-commissioner-mark-r-meador-regarding-lindsay)\nDate\n\nApril 2, 2026\n\nBy\n\n[Andrew N. Ferguson](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/about-ftc\/commissioners-staff\/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman;\n\n[Mark R. Meador](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/about-ftc\/commissioners-staff\/mark-r-meador), Commissioner\n\nMatter Number\n\nX250021\n\nFile\n\n[Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding Lindsay Automotive Group](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/x250021-lindsay-automotive-grp-chairmans-statement.pdf \"x250021-lindsay-automotive-grp-chairmans-statement.pdf\") (250.61 KB)\n\n[Press Release](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases)\n\n### [FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2026\/04\/ftc-maryland-attorney-general-secure-full-refunds-additional-penalties-against-lindsay-auto-group)\nDate\n\nApril 2, 2026\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years...\n\n[Cases and Proceedings](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings)\n\n### [Lindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/cases-proceedings\/2323032-lindsay-chevrolet-et-al-ftc-state-maryland-v)\nThe FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products.\n\nIn December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers.\n\nType of Action\n\nFederal\n\nLast Updated\n\nApril 2, 2026\n\nFTC Matter\/File Number\n\n2323032\n\nCase Status\n\nPending\n\nFederal Register Notice\n\n### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Affiliate Marketing Rule)](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/federal-register-notices\/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-affiliate-1)\nDate\n\nMarch 30, 2026\n\nFederal Register Notice\n\n### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Pre-Sale Availability Rule)](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/federal-register-notices\/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-pre-sale-0)\nDate\n\nMarch 30, 2026\n\nFederal Register Notice\n\n### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Warranty Rule)](https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/legal-library\/browse\/federal-register-notices\/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-warranty-rule-1)\nDate\n\nMarch 30, 2026\n\nDisplaying 1 - 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Boilerpipe Text	Federal Trade Commission Act Mission Competition Consumer Protection Law 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58, as amended The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and... Publishing.com, In the Matter of Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3055 Case Status Pending TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC), In the Matter of Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written by their own employees, or by consumers who were offered a free product or discount in return for writing a 5-star review. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending Wellington, FTC v. The FTC alleged that Stormy Wellington used deceptive earnings claims to recruit new members to two multilevel marketing companies. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending StubHub Holdings, FTC v. In April 2026, the FTC announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay $10 million to settle charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly and conspicuously disclosing up-front how much consumers actually would pay, including all mandatory fees. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 10, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 252 3117 Case Status Under Order FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government. The request seeks $426.71 million and 1... FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years. The new plan lays out the agency’s mission, vision, and goals and... Lindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 2, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 2323032 Case Status Pending
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Search the [Legal Library](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library) instead. # Tag: Consumer Protection ## Refine your results #### Refine your results Displaying 1 - 20 of 9927 [Statutes](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes) ### [Federal Trade Commission Act](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/federal-trade-commission-act) Mission Competition Consumer Protection Law 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58, as amended The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and... File [Federal Trade Commission Act](https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/statutes/federal-trade-commission-act/ftc_act_incorporatingus_safe_web_act.pdf "ftc_act_incorporatingus_safe_web_act.pdf") (194.69 KB) [https://www.ftc.govhttp://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml](http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title15-chapter2-subchapter1&edition=prelim) [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) ### [Publishing.com, In the Matter of](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3055-publishingcom-matter) Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay \$1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3055 Case Status Pending [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [Publishing.com to Pay \$1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/publishingcom-pay-15-million-misleading-consumers-about-how-much-income-they-could-earn-using) Date April 13, 2026 Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay \$1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its... [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) [Commissioner Statements](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/commissioner-statements) ### [Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding TruHeight](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/public-statements/concurring-statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-joined-commissioner-mark-r-meador-regarding-truheight) Date April 13, 2026 By [Andrew N. Ferguson](https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/commissioners-staff/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman; [Mark R. Meador](https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/commissioners-staff/mark-r-meador), Commissioner File [Chairman Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Meador Statement Regarding TruHeight](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/ferguson-meador-truheight-statement.pdf "ferguson-meador-truheight-statement.pdf") (279.98 KB) [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-takes-action-against-truheight-deceptive-unsubstantiated-advertising-supposed-height-enhancing) Date April 13, 2026 Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they... [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) [Adjudicative Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/adjudicative-proceedings) ### [TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC), In the Matter of](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3093-truheight-vanilla-chip-llc-matter) Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written by their own employees, or by consumers who were offered a free product or discount in return for writing a 5-star review. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) ### [Wellington, FTC v.](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3093-wellington-ftc-v) The FTC alleged that Stormy Wellington used deceptive earnings claims to recruit new members to two multilevel marketing companies. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-takes-action-against-high-level-mlm-participant-who-deceived-workers-about-amount-money-they-can) Date April 13, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing (MLM) company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers... [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC Submits Draft ANPRM Related to Online Food Delivery Service Fees to OMB for Review](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-submits-draft-anprm-related-online-food-delivery-service-fees-omb-review) Date April 10, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) related to online food delivery service fees for review by the Office of Information... [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) ### [StubHub Holdings, FTC v.](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/252-3117-stubhub-holdings-ftc-v) In April 2026, the FTC announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay \$10 million to settle charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly and conspicuously disclosing up-front how much consumers actually would pay, including all mandatory fees. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 10, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 252 3117 Case Status Under Order [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) [Commissioner Statements](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/commissioner-statements) ### [Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson in the Matter of FTC v. StubHub Holdings, Inc.](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/public-statements/statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-matter-ftc-v-stubhub-holdings-inc) Date April 9, 2026 By [Andrew N. Ferguson](https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/commissioners-staff/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman File [Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson in the Matter of FTC v. StubHub Holdings, Inc.](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/stubhub-ferguson-statement.pdf "stubhub-ferguson-statement.pdf") (307.02 KB) [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [StubHub Refunding \$10 Million in Fees to Consumers After Deceptive Ticket Pricing](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/stubhub-refunding-10-million-fees-consumers-after-deceptive-ticket-pricing) Date April 9, 2026 StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay \$10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on... [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-submits-annual-budget-request-congress) Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government. The request seeks \$426.71 million and 1... [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-publishes-new-strategic-plan) Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years. The new plan lays out the agency’s mission, vision, and goals and... [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) [Commissioner Statements](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/commissioner-statements) ### [Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding Lindsay Automotive Group](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/public-statements/concurring-statement-chairman-andrew-n-ferguson-joined-commissioner-mark-r-meador-regarding-lindsay) Date April 2, 2026 By [Andrew N. Ferguson](https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/commissioners-staff/andrew-n-ferguson), Chairman; [Mark R. Meador](https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/commissioners-staff/mark-r-meador), Commissioner Matter Number X250021 File [Concurring Statement of Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador Regarding Lindsay Automotive Group](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/x250021-lindsay-automotive-grp-chairmans-statement.pdf "x250021-lindsay-automotive-grp-chairmans-statement.pdf") (250.61 KB) [Press Release](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases) ### [FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-maryland-attorney-general-secure-full-refunds-additional-penalties-against-lindsay-auto-group) Date April 2, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years... [Cases and Proceedings](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings) ### [Lindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/2323032-lindsay-chevrolet-et-al-ftc-state-maryland-v) The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 2, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 2323032 Case Status Pending Federal Register Notice ### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Affiliate Marketing Rule)](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-affiliate-1) Date March 30, 2026 Federal Register Notice ### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Pre-Sale Availability Rule)](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-pre-sale-0) Date March 30, 2026 Federal Register Notice ### [Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Warranty Rule)](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-extension-warranty-rule-1) Date March 30, 2026 Displaying 1 - 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Readable Markdown	### [Federal Trade Commission Act](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/federal-trade-commission-act) Mission Competition Consumer Protection Law 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58, as amended The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and... ### [Publishing.com, In the Matter of](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3055-publishingcom-matter) Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay \$1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3055 Case Status Pending ### [TruHeight (Vanilla Chip LLC), In the Matter of](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3093-truheight-vanilla-chip-llc-matter) Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written by their own employees, or by consumers who were offered a free product or discount in return for writing a 5-star review. Type of Action Administrative Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending ### [Wellington, FTC v.](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/242-3093-wellington-ftc-v) The FTC alleged that Stormy Wellington used deceptive earnings claims to recruit new members to two multilevel marketing companies. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 13, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 242 3093 Case Status Pending ### [StubHub Holdings, FTC v.](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/252-3117-stubhub-holdings-ftc-v) In April 2026, the FTC announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay \$10 million to settle charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly and conspicuously disclosing up-front how much consumers actually would pay, including all mandatory fees. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 10, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 252 3117 Case Status Under Order ### [FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-submits-annual-budget-request-congress) Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government. The request seeks \$426.71 million and 1... ### [FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/04/ftc-publishes-new-strategic-plan) Date April 3, 2026 The Federal Trade Commission has published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years. The new plan lays out the agency’s mission, vision, and goals and... ### [Lindsay Chevrolet, et al, FTC and State of Maryland v](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/2323032-lindsay-chevrolet-et-al-ftc-state-maryland-v) The FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In December 2024, the FTC and Maryland Attorney General charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fees and unwanted add-on products. In March 2026 the FTC announced a settlement in the case in which the defendants will pay full refunds and additional penalties to redress defrauded consumers. Type of Action Federal Last Updated April 2, 2026 FTC Matter/File Number 2323032 Case Status Pending
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