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Action required FTC Sep 11, 2026

Credit Repair Scheme Enforcement by FTC

On August 2026, the FTC announced it stopped a large credit-repair scheme that used deceptive marketing tactics.

On August 2026, the FTC announced it stopped a large credit-repair scheme that used deceptive marketing tactics.

What changed

FTC intervened against illegal upfront fees and deceptive practices.

Compliance perspective

Businesses must review marketing practices to avoid deception claims.

Key date

Effective date: August 1, 2026.

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