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1 month ago
Guess who’s suing the FTC to stop "click to cancel" stacker news 24 Oct 2024

Guess who’s suing the FTC to stop "click to cancel"

The article discusses a lawsuit against the FTC aimed at stopping the 'click to cancel' initiative.

2 months ago
FTC Launches “Operation AI Comply” to Address Deceptive AI Practices Blockonomi 26 Sep 2024

FTC Launches “Operation AI Comply” to Address Deceptive AI Practices

FTC launches 'Operation AI Comply' to address deceptive AI practices, targeting companies like DoNotPay and Ascend Ecom for misleading AI claims.

 FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer Cointelegraph 26 Sep 2024

FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer

FTC initiates "Operation AI Comply" targeting deceptive AI projects, including an AI lawyer, to protect consumers from harm.

FTC Targets DoNotPay in Crackdown on Misleading AI Claims Coinotag 26 Sep 2024

FTC Targets DoNotPay in Crackdown on Misleading AI Claims

The U.S. FTC has taken actions against companies making misleading AI claims, targeting DoNotPay for its AI washing conduct.

FTC Targets AI Companies for Exaggerating Their Tech in Latest Consumer Protection Sweep Decrypt 26 Sep 2024

FTC Targets AI Companies for Exaggerating Their Tech in Latest Consumer Protection Sweep

The FTC is cracking down on AI fraud, targeting five companies accused of exaggerating their tech to deceive consumers.

GameStop CEO To Pay FTC $985,320 In Penalties, GME Down 3% The Coin Republic 19 Sep 2024

GameStop CEO To Pay FTC $985,320 In Penalties, GME Down 3%

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen settled with the FTC over antitrust violations and will pay $985,320 in penalties. The news caused GME stock to drop by 3% within 24 hours.

GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Faces FTC Penalty Over Wells Fargo Securities Acquisition Coinotag 18 Sep 2024

GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Faces FTC Penalty Over Wells Fargo Securities Acquisition

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has agreed to a nearly $1 million civil penalty to settle FTC allegations of violating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

3 months ago
FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket Bitcoin.com 06 Sep 2024

FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

The FTC reports a surge in bitcoin ATM scams, with losses exceeding $65 million in early 2024, targeting vulnerable populations like older adults.

 Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020: FTC Cointelegraph 04 Sep 2024

Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020: FTC

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged by 1,000% since 2020, prompting the FTC and industry leaders to urge caution and preventive measures, especially for older adults.

Bitcoin ATM Scams Are Soaring: FTC Report Coincu 03 Sep 2024

Bitcoin ATM Scams Are Soaring: FTC Report

FTC data shows a sharp increase in Bitcoin ATM scams, with over $65 million lost in the first half of 2024 alone.

4 months ago
FTC Warns of Fake Check Scam Targeting Social Media Users Amid Bitcoin Investment Surge Coinotag 02 Aug 2024

FTC Warns of Fake Check Scam Targeting Social Media Users Amid Bitcoin Investment Surge

The FTC warns of a fake check scam targeting social media users in the US amidst a surge in Bitcoin investments.

5 months ago
FTC sues Adobe for hiding fees and inhibiting cancellations stacker news 17 Jun 2024

FTC sues Adobe for hiding fees and inhibiting cancellations

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the company of hiding fees and making it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions.

6 months ago
FTC’s Alert: Romance Scammers Target Bitcoin Investors Coinengineer 12 Jun 2024

FTC’s Alert: Romance Scammers Target Bitcoin Investors

The FTC of the United States warned consumers about romance scammers targeting Bitcoin investors, advising them to cut off contact with suspicious online love interests.

 FTC issues urgent warning over rising crypto romance scams Cointelegraph 11 Jun 2024

FTC issues urgent warning over rising crypto romance scams

The FTC has issued a warning about the increase in crypto romance scams, urging users to report scammers and alert loved ones.

Romance Scams: Beware of Online Love Interests Offering Crypto Investment Advice, FTC Warns Blockonomi 11 Jun 2024

Romance Scams: Beware of Online Love Interests Offering Crypto Investment Advice, FTC Warns

The U.S. FTC warns about cryptocurrency romance scammers offering investment advice, building emotional connections to gain trust and promising high returns with no risk.

FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests Bitcoin.com 11 Jun 2024

FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice, emphasizing the need for caution and immediate reporting to protect others.

Decoding Influence: New Study Reveals Impact of Crypto Twitter on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Markets Coinotag 16 May 2024

Decoding Influence: New Study Reveals Impact of Crypto Twitter on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Markets

A new study on Bitcoin and Ethereum markets suggests crypto-influencers on Twitter may lead to significant investment losses due to scams, questioning their reliability as a market resource.

CEO Transition at Freetrade: Adam Dodds Passes Torch to Viktor Nebehaj, Impact on Crypto Trading and Coin Market (FTC) Coinotag 14 May 2024

CEO Transition at Freetrade: Adam Dodds Passes Torch to Viktor Nebehaj, Impact on Crypto Trading and Coin Market (FTC)

Adam Dodds steps down as Freetrade CEO, succeeded by Viktor Nebehaj. Freetrade, known for stock trading, is expanding into crypto with Cash Investments, impacting crypto trading and coin markets.

7 months ago
The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Is Good for the Crypto Industry Coindesk 25 Apr 2024

The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Is Good for the Crypto Industry

Linda Jeng, CEO of Digital Self Labs, believes the FTC's non-compete ban is beneficial for the crypto industry, as it aligns with the sector's open-source values and promotes free labor movement.

2023 years ago
 Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers Cointelegraph 01 Jan 0001

Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers

Crypto influencers face fines for fake followers and likes under new FTC rules, targeting deceptive practices and celebrity testimonials.