Two Chinese nationals funneled $73 million through various shell companies The Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed an indictment charging two Chinese nationals of defrauding and laundering at…
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Opioid Producer Fined $1 Billion for Misbranding
DEA administrator says such companies have contributed to the opioid crisis. The Department of Justice announced that Endo Health Solutions, Inc. (EHSI) was ordered to pay $1.09 billion…
Read MoreFTC Reaches Final Settlement in Student Loan Debt Relief Scam
The scheme made fraudulent promises of loan forgiveness, for which the agency imposed an industry ban and asset forfeiture. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement…
Read MoreSEC Fines Two Investment Firms for “AI Washing”
Chair Gensler says advisors should not claim to use AI when they do not. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined two investment companies a combined $400,000 for…
Read MoreFTC to Hold Advisory Group Meeting to Prevent Scams Against Seniors
Government and private sector officials will discuss effective scam prevention methods in the meeting. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an online meeting of the Scams Against Older…
Read More10 States Join FTC Suit Against “Sham” Cancer Charity
The organization raised over $18 million over 5 years only providing 1 percent to cancer patients. This week, ten states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing the…
Read MoreFCC Enhances Partnership with UK on Robocalls and Privacy
The partnership’s focus addresses risks from cyber criminals. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have formally partnered to safeguard consumer privacy…
Read MoreCISA Opens Zero Trust Cybersecurity Office
The entity will offer training and resources for other federal agencies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched the Zero Trust Initiative Office last week, expanding cybersecurity…
Read MoreFTC Proposes Ban on Individual AI Impersonation as Fraud Concerns Rise
The agency is also looking to strengthen its enforcement against scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested public feedback on a proposed rule that would prohibit individual…
Read MoreFCC Outlaws AI-Voiced Robocalls
Immediately updates policy after fake Biden voice called New Hampshire voters The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to outlaw robocalls that feature fake voices created by artificial…
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