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Two tech support companies will pay $26 million to settle FTC charges that they bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, particularly older consumers, by duping them into buying computer repair services in violation of the FTC Act and the Telemarketing Sales Rule.

In March 2024, two tech-support companies agreed pay $26 million to settle FTC charges that they bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, particularly older consumers, by duping them into buying computer repair services in violation of the FTC Act and the Telemarketing Sales Rule. In March 2025, the Commission announced it was sending more than $25.5 million to consumers the companies defrauded.

Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
X240021
Case Status
Pending

Cognosphere, LLC, U.S. v.

Cognosphere has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent to settle FTC allegations the company violated a children’s privacy law and deceived children and other users about the real costs of in-game transactions and odds of obtaining rare prizes.

Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
222 3152