19 stories tagged #FTC

  1. The Gift of Invisibility: Protecting Dad from Data Broker Scams
    tech

    The Gift of Invisibility: Protecting Dad from Data Broker Scams

    Before buying another tie, understand how public data brokers expose your father to sophisticated impersonation and financial fraud, and the simple checklist to stop it.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Scammers Target Retirees in a 6-Week Summer Window
    tech

    Scammers Target Retirees in a 6-Week Summer Window

    Scammers target retirees from Memorial Day to July 4th using fake rentals, grandparent scams, and public Wi-Fi traps.

    2w ago 2 min read
  3. Elon Musk Renews Bid to End FTC Data Privacy Oversight of X
    tech

    Elon Musk Renews Bid to End FTC Data Privacy Oversight of X

    Elon Musk is again petitioning the FTC to terminate a 20-year privacy order, arguing X has been restructured and compliance is burdensome.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. House Democrats Demand FTC Probe into Prediction Markets
    crypto

    House Democrats Demand FTC Probe into Prediction Markets

    Nine US House Democrats call for FTC investigation into prediction market advertising practices, alleging misleading claims to regulators and consumers.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety
    world

    Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety

    Jonathan Haidt and child safety groups file a dossier with the FTC, alleging Roblox's design and monetization exploit children.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Arm Holdings Faces FTC Probe Over Chip Tech Licensing
    tech

    Arm Holdings Faces FTC Probe Over Chip Tech Licensing

    Arm Holdings is under U.S. antitrust investigation for allegedly monopolizing semiconductor licensing, escalating global regulatory scrutiny.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. New Smishing Scam Uses QR Codes to Fake Traffic Violations
    tech

    New Smishing Scam Uses QR Codes to Fake Traffic Violations

    Scammers impersonate US courts via text, using QR codes to steal payment info. Avoid scanning codes from unknown numbers.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Banned from Crypto in $10 Million FTC Settlement
    crypto

    Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Banned from Crypto in $10 Million FTC Settlement

    FTC settlement permanently bars Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from the cryptocurrency industry and imposes a $10 million payment.

    last mo. 1 min read