The agency is also looking to strengthen its enforcement against scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested public feedback on a proposed rule that would prohibit individual…
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FCC Outlaws AI-Voiced Robocalls
Immediately updates policy after fake Biden voice called New Hampshire voters The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to outlaw robocalls that feature fake voices created by artificial…
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DOT Supports FTC Protections Against Predatory Towing
The department urged the FTC to implement additional restrictions curbing junk fees. The Department of Transportation expressed support for policies banning junk fees, especially with regard to the…
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FTC Acts Against Telemarketing Scheme
“The Sales Mentor” misled consumers with deceptive practices and false earnings claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained proposed orders against the operators of “The Sales Mentor”…
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DOJ & CFPB Sue Texas Developer for Defrauding Latino Borrowers
The company is accused of making false statements and predatory loans in the Houston area. The Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against…
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DOJ Collects Fraud Cases Against “Microtransactions”
Civil division official says the schemes “prey upon individuals and small businesses.“ The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed two cases this month filed against fraud networks that make…
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White House Holds First AI Council Meeting
The discussions covered AI development, models, and preventing breaches, fraud, and discrimination. The White House AI Council held its first meeting this week, sorting through classified information to…
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Swiss Bank Banque Pictet Admits Hiding Billions from IRS
The entity reached a $122.9 million agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has come to a $122.9 million agreement with the private…
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FTC Approves Resolution on AI Product Oversight
The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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FTC Issues Refund to Businesses HomeAdvisor’s Deceptive Practices
The company claimed to provide a month of free mHelpDesk, but actually charged extra for the service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun refunding over $3 million…
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