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8 sourced case analyses · Facts checked October 27, 2026
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Money Leak Watch · October 8, 2026
The FTC announced a proposed settlement concerning allegations that Greenway Auto Group advertised vehicle prices below the prices consumers ultimately…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · October 2, 2026
The FTC’s 2024 complaint alleged that Southern Glazer’s denied some independent retailers access to discounts and rebates offered to larger chains. On…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · September 17, 2026
The FTC said federal courts found FleetCor liable for charging hidden or unauthorized fuel-card fees and misrepresenting savings; an appeals court…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · August 31, 2026
The FTC and 22 states announced a lawsuit alleging that Amazon imposed undisclosed surcharges in its advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that the…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · July 30, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said Ventana Productions agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve allegations that seven invoices from…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · January 12, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington said Seattle testing laboratory FidaLab agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · May 13, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts said NORESCO agreed to a $9.585 million settlement over two issues: undisclosed contingency costs added to a…
Read the case analysisMoney Leak Watch · May 2, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced a $1 million settlement with consulting firm Stax over allegations of overbilling USAID.…
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