Here are 8 signs that you could be a victim of identity theft
Identity theft knows no bounds and anyone can become a victim of identity theft. Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon recently gave borough residents some advice about how to determine ...
FTC warns of identity theft scams targeting taxpayers during filing season
As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.
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Was this cruise ship passenger tricked into buying a lab grown diamond?
This cruise passenger says she was tricked into buying a diamond ring filled with lab grown gems. But is this just buyer's ...
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FTC Settlement With Private Equity Firm Over Anesthesia Roll-Up Suggests No Special Treatment, or Free Pass, Under Second Trump Administration
On January 17, in the final days of the Biden Administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with private equity firm ...
Teens on social media: Red, blue and purple states are all passing laws to restrict and protect adolescents
In 1998, long before the age of Instagram or TikTok, the federal government set a minimal baseline for internet safety for children under the age of 13 with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection ...
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Fashion Nova customers to get $2.4 million in refunds, FTC says – what to know
Some Fashion Nova customers are set to receive payment over allegations that the retailer hid negative reviews on its website ...
The defining theme of Trump’s triumphal return: Oligarchy
The new administration has empowered a handful of extremely rich people to exert disproportionate influence over the ...
Court strikes down car dealer junk fee ban, leaving buyers vulnerable
A major consumer protection rule designed to prevent hidden fees and misleading pricing is overturned, sparking debate over ...
Student Loan Scams To Watch Out For In 2025
With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans, scammers are preying on individuals who are looking for lower payments or ...
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Ventura County Sheriff Issues Scam Alert – Beware of Scammers Using Immigration Status to Ask for Money
January 31, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that there have been several reports of scammers using ...
The FBI says crypto fraud cost Americans $5.6 billion a year. Here’s how you can stay safe
From phishing texts to ‘pig butchering’ romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to spot scams before ...
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As his first act, new Federal Trade Commission antitrust watchdog attacks diversity and inclusion
When Andrew N. Ferguson took the helm last week at the FTC, his first act wasn't to announce new ways to crack down on corporate practices thought to be unfairly driving up consumer prices, it was to ...