Canada and UK impose similar sanctions for Riad Salameh. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank Riad Salameh for secretly investing…
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Fulton County Grand Jury Indicts Former President
Indictments against President Trump and 18 others over investigations into the 2020 election. A Georgia grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump on charges that include racketeering,…
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FTC Announces Refund Process for DreamCloud Mattress Buyers
A claims process is available via the commission website. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently introduced a claims process for consumers who purchased DreamCloud mattresses and were influenced…
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Senate Bill Would Hold SBA Accountable for COVID Fraud
The Small Business Administration disbursed approximately $1.2 trillion during the pandemic. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has introduced legislation to require the Small Business Administration to “collect all…
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Birthright Citizenship Bill Introduced in House
The legislation would preserve the “sanctity of American citizenship.” Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would end “unqualified” birthright citizenship…
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FTC Bans and Fines Telemarketing Scammers
The deceptive marketing of fraudulent auto warranty sales defrauded consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is imposing penalties upon the operators of a fraudulent telemarketing scheme, which scammed…
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FTC Warns Consumers of Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
Imposters make claims of contest wins or money owed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released an alert to consumers about the increase in scammers impersonating FTC staff…
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Cryptocurrency Company Settles with FTC
Celsius Network used customer funds for operational purposes and high-risk investments. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, which permanently bans…
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Grants Offered to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud
The Labor Department funding is intended to strengthen unemployment insurance programs. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced three funding options, that come to a total of $327…
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Publishers Clearing House Agrees to Settle with FTC
Feds brought a lawsuit against the company for deceptive practices and misleading marketing. Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has agreed to pay a $18.5 million settlement after the Federal…
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