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Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
April 05, 2024  |  Meta

Meta Platforms asked a judge Friday (April 5) to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
April 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (April 1) that it now has stronger tools to combat scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses. Get the Full...

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Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
March 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
March 29, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Walmart expects to refile forms about its planned acquisition of smart television maker Vizio Friday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest
GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest
March 24, 2024  |  Data

Consumer outcry has led General Motors to cease sharing connected car data with brokers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC Announces April 24 Hearing on Proposed Junk Fees Rule
FTC Announces April 24 Hearing on Proposed Junk Fees Rule
March 21, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual hearing on April 24, allowing interested organizations to provide oral statements on the agency’s proposed rule...

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FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
March 21, 2024  |  Economy

Large players in the grocery industry took advantage of the pandemic’s supply chain problems to raise prices and profits and keep them high. Get the...

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FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
March 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC Refunds $4.1 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims
FTC Refunds $4.1 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims
March 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending millions in refunds to victims of a student fraud scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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