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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging car dealers and sellers to stay vigilant against a surge in phishing and smishing scams that could disrupt their business …
IRS Warns Car Dealers of Rising Phishing and Smishing Scams Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled out updated recommendations aimed at assisting the medical industry in voluntarily addressing misinformation about their approved medical products. …
FDA Updates Guidelines to Help Combat Medical Misinformation Online Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As summer temperatures climb, so do utility bills, creating fertile ground for scammers targeting older adults. AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning about an increase in utility …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Rising Utility Scams Amid Summer Heat Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that bans software provider Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. This decision …
FTC Bans Avast from Selling User Browsing Data, Orders $16.5 Million Payment Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured settlements against the operators of a large-scale sweepstakes scam that defrauded consumers out of millions of dollars. The settlements permanently …
FTC Shuts Down Sweepstakes Scam Operators in Landmark Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against software giant Adobe and two of its top executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for misleading consumers …
FTC Sues Adobe for Deceptive Subscription Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.4 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Lurn’s business consulting programs. This move follows a lawsuit …
FTC Issues $2.4 Million in Refunds to Victims of Deceptive Business Coaching Scheme Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A New York man faces charges in Chester County for his alleged involvement in a gift card scam that targeted local Giant Food Store locations. Authorities …
New York Man Arrested for Alleged Gift Card Scam in Chester County Read More
SPRING CITY, PA — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Rosandra Bailey, 28, of Philadelphia, on multiple charges related to an alleged check fraud scheme. The warrant follows a …
Arrest Warrant Issued for Philadelphia Woman in Spring City Check Fraud Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled its Fiscal Year 2023 report. This annual dossier sheds light on the agency’s relentless efforts to safeguard consumers and stimulate …
FTC: Protector of Consumers, Promoter of Fair Competition Read More