15 stories tagged #FTC

  1. 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Gas Price Mystery: Why Rockets Up, Feathers Down
    finance

    Gas Price Mystery: Why Rockets Up, Feathers Down

    An in-depth look at the 'rockets and feathers' phenomenon in gas pricing, explaining the economic factors and consumer behavior that cause prices to rise fast but fall slowly.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Deere Settles Farmer Lawsuit for $99 Million
    finance

    Deere Settles Farmer Lawsuit for $99 Million

    John Deere agrees to $99M settlement fund amid right-to-repair controversy affecting agricultural equipment owners nationwide.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Social Security Impersonation Scams Target Personal Data
    tech

    Social Security Impersonation Scams Target Personal Data

    Federal agencies warn of sophisticated SSA fraud schemes using personal details to deceive victims into sharing sensitive information and money.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. OkCupid Shared 3M User Photos With Facial Recognition Firm, FTC Says
    tech

    OkCupid Shared 3M User Photos With Facial Recognition Firm, FTC Says

    The FTC accuses OkCupid of misleading users about data privacy after sharing millions of photos with Clarifai, a facial recognition company.

    2mo ago 1 min read