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Post-Netspend Agreement, FTC Mails Off $10M To Consumers
Post-Netspend Agreement, FTC Mails Off $10M To Consumers
September 18, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is sending out more than 430,000 checks totaling more than $10 million to those impacted by Netspend’s...

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FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
September 14, 2018  |  Regulation

The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he might consider getting tougher on antitrust enforcement, which would have an impact on high-profile big...

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Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking
Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking
August 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Google could be hit with a class-action lawsuit and calls for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate its location tracking initiatives. According to Fortune, the...

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Amazon Helping FTC Crack Amazon Seller Scam
Amazon Helping FTC Crack Amazon Seller Scam
August 08, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon is cooperating with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) fraud investigation into Sellers Playbook. The FTC and the State of Minnesota have charged Minnesota-based Sellers...

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US Tech Companies Working With Regulators To Shape New Privacy Laws
US Tech Companies Working With Regulators To Shape New Privacy Laws
August 07, 2018  |  Regulation

U.S. technology companies, anticipating that they will face increased regulation in how they handle consumers’ data, are working with policymakers to potentially shape the new...

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President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
July 19, 2018  |  Google

President Donald Trump is coming to the defense of Google after the European Union hit the Internet search giant with a $5 billion fine over...

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FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
July 19, 2018  |  Google

The Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons told lawmakers Wednesday (July 18) that he will look at the European Union’s move to fine Google $5...

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
July 13, 2018  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission testified on Thursday (July 12) that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority. “FCRA enforcement continues...

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Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
June 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Emails still seem to be the way to go when it comes to parting SMBs from their money. The scams have gotten so egregious that any...

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