October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, consumers should be more vigilant about who they trust, ...
Fake user reviews are now banned in the US
No incentives for reviews: Companies are now banned from offering rewards or incentives in exchange for specific types of ...
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Are lumen ratings fake? This marketing trick could mean you've been missold solar lights
Some lumen ratings are real, but shady practices mean your lights may not be as bright as they are supposed to be ...
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FTC ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Requires Canceling Recurring Charges to Be as Easy as Signing Up
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its Final Rule requiring businesses subject to its authority to establish equivalency between ...
Top Republicans accuse FTC chair of Hatch Act violations over 'campaign-style events' with Dems
Top Judiciary Republicans are accusing a controversial Biden-Harris administration official of violating the Hatch Act by touring the country with Democratic politicians ahead of the pivotal November ...
Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams
The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief. Along with ...
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Statement: CFPB finalizes financial data rights rule
The rule, which implements section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, also requires compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data protection laws and prohibits the use of ...
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Analysts See Tech Policy Changes in Potential GOP-Led Senate
Republican control of the Senate would likely tilt tech policy, ranging from regulation of artificial intelligence to ...
US appeals court weighs FTC lawsuit over millions of ‘harassing’ calls
A telemarketing company accused of making millions of calls to people on the U.S. Do Not Call Registry urged an appeals court ...
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New FTC Rule Targets Fake Online Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a significant rule that aims to make online shopping a more trustworthy experience. As of recently, the creation of fake reviews, including those ...
Building A Future: How A New Administration Could Impact Home Affordability
With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, many pressing issues, including the future of housing affordability, ...
Review Bombing Might Have Met Its End After New FTC Ruling
Review manipulation has been around for as long as review sites have existed. Sometimes, the company owner drops enthusiastic ...