United States of America: FTC investigation into online retailer GOAT for mail-order rule violations
Progress
Current status
in force
02 Dec 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in FTC investigation into online retailer GOAT for mail-order rule violations
On 2 December 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a fine of over USD 2 million against GOAT, an online marketplace, for violating an agency rule to have reasonable shipping practices. The FTC claimed that GOAT failed to meet promised shi…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority