FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”

Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…

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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages

The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…

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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams

The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…

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Federal Court Orders Jeweler to Reopen Refund Claims for Customers

Retailer violated settlement terms by closing portal – consumers are encouraged to act before the December 21 deadline. Harris Jewelry was found to be in violation of its…

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FTC Reports Decrease in Robocalls

The agency highlights progress in addressing telemarketing scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2024 shows a reduction…

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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Misled by Credit Karma’s False “Pre-Approval” Claims

Refunds target misleading credit offers promising high odds of approval. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $2.5 million to nearly 51,000 consumers misled by Credit…

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FTC Refunds Consumers for Deceptive Alcohol-Craving Supplement Claims

Purchasers of Sobrenix receive compensation after FTC addresses unsubstantiated health claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix,…

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FTC Report Calls for Stronger Protections Against Fraud on Seniors

The FTC and Advisory Group work to address fraud targeting the elderly as over $1.9 billion lost to scams in 2023. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released…

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Treasury AI, Fraud Detection Recovers $4 Billion in Improper Payments

Expanding the identification process significantly increases 2024 fraud recovery. The Treasury Department prevented $4 billion of improper payments within government agencies in the 2024 fiscal year, announcing the…

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SEC Charges Crypto Market Manipulators in Fraudulent Trading Scheme

Investors were deceived by artificial trading volume and price manipulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed fraud charges against three companies and nine individuals for engaging in…

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