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FTC Returns Another Batch Of Debt Scam Payments
FTC Returns Another Batch Of Debt Scam Payments
May 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is returning $1.87 million to consumers who lost money to a fraudulent Canadian telemarketing operation that promised debt and mortgage...

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Venmo Is Facing An FTC Investigation
Venmo Is Facing An FTC Investigation
April 29, 2016  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Venmo in an effort to determine if the P2P service has been involved in “deceptive or unfair practices.” PayPal,...

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FTC Returns $596K in ‘Phantom’ Payday Loan Scheme
FTC Returns $596K in ‘Phantom’ Payday Loan Scheme
April 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday (April 6) that it would be mailing more than 1,700 checks — totaling more than $596,000 — to consumers who...

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FTC Halts Payday Loan Debt Scheme
FTC Halts Payday Loan Debt Scheme
March 31, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday (March 30) that it requested, along with the Illinois attorney general, and was granted, a request from a federal court to halt...

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