consumer protection

Amazon, Microsoft and India Authorities Crack Down on Impersonation Scams
Amazon, Microsoft and India Authorities Crack Down on Impersonation Scams
October 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon and Microsoft have joined forces to protect consumers from impersonation scams, marking the first time these industry leaders have collaborated to combat tech support...

READ MORE >
CFPB Director Calls for Stronger Data Protections
CFPB Director Calls for Stronger Data Protections
October 06, 2023  |  CFPB

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has reportedly expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by payment systems that enable excessive surveillance and...

READ MORE >
Connecticut Department of Banking Issues Guidance on Small Loan Rules
Connecticut Department of Banking Issues Guidance on Small Loan Rules
September 13, 2023  |  Regulation

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued new industry guidance regarding the Small Loan Lending and Related Activities Act. These changes in the regulation are set to come into...

READ MORE >
European Commission Delays Decision on Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
European Commission Delays Decision on Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
September 11, 2023  |  Acquisitions

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have reportedly put a temporary halt to their investigation into Amazon‘s $1.7 billion acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot. The European Commission (EC), responsible...

READ MORE >
Federal Reserve Sets Guidelines for Banks’ Use of Stablecoins
Federal Reserve Sets Guidelines for Banks’ Use of Stablecoins
August 28, 2023  |  Regulation

A new Federal Reserve supervisory letter on the process for state member banks using dollar tokens, such as stablecoins, to facilitate payments has drawn the...

READ MORE >
Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
August 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals...

READ MORE >
CFPB Could Use Credit Reporting Act Against Data Brokers
CFPB Could Use Credit Reporting Act Against Data Brokers
August 16, 2023  |  CFPB

America’s consumer watchdog wants to crack down on “data brokers” who collect and sell people’s personal information. Speaking at a White House roundtable Tuesday (Aug....

READ MORE >
PayPal to Pause UK Cryptocurrency Sales to Meet Regulatory Changes
PayPal to Pause UK Cryptocurrency Sales to Meet Regulatory Changes
August 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal will reportedly place a temporary halt on cryptocurrency sales for its U.K. customers starting from October. This decision comes as the company aims to...

READ MORE >
FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
July 17, 2023  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s financial watchdog wants to crack down on illicit marketing of financial products on social media. That crackdown, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced...

READ MORE >