Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
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Biden names leading critic of Big Tech as FTC head
The president's appointment of Lina Khan signals and aggressive approach toward tech giants.
Robocalls are getting much worse
The FCC and FTC are holding a joint forum Friday to address the sharp rise in robocalls. Consumers received more than 18 billion unwanted calls in 2017, a 75 percent increase from the year before. Anna Werner reports.
Ajit Pai: FCC taking on robocallers
In 2017 alone, consumers received roughly 18 billion robocalls that ranged from telemarketers to scammers. It is the No. 1 complaint the government receives from consumers. The FCC and FTC are holding a policy forum with industry experts and regulators on Friday to address the problem of unwanted and illegal robocalls. FCC chairman Ajit Pai tells "CBS This Morning" what his agency is doing to combat robocallers. Watch the full report Friday, March 23, 2018 on "CBS This Morning."
Protect yourself from tax refund scammers
The Federal Trade Commission is warning taxpayers about a new and growing tax scam. Identity thieves stole at least $1.6 billion in tax refunds in 2016. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" to offer tips on how to protect yourself.
Millennials falling victim to scams
Who is more likely to fall victim to a scam? You might assume it's an elderly person, but it turns out more millennials are getting duped online. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner explains why.
Consumers targeted in COVID-related scams
The Federal Trade Commission says it has tracked more than 400,000 scams related to COVID-19, and it warns more are on the horizon. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
FTC finds over 400,000 COVID-related scams since pandemic
Americans have lost close to $400 million in fraud that seeks to exploit the pandemic, federal regulators said.
Growing number of impostor scams
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission says complaints about impostor scams surpassed identity theft for the first time. The FTC looked at more than three million consumer complaints. American consumers reported losing more than $744 million overall to fraud in 2016. Anna Werner reports.
Disclosing ads on social media
A consumer watchdog is urging the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on deceptive social media ads. Truth in Advertising says many social media stars fail to disclose when they are being paid to push products and services. Anna Werner reports on what the FTC is doing about it.
One customer was targeted for posted a complaint without knowing that she had signed a gag clause
The Federal Trade Commission is suing weight loss supplement company Roca Labs for threatening legal action against customers that complained or wrote negative reviews online about its products. Elaine Quijano spoke to one customer who posted a complaint without knowing that she had signed a gag clause.
Workers at LaGuardia and JFK airports plan to start a strike, the FTC says Lifelock is still misleading customers
Workers at LaGuardia and JFK airports plan to start a strike, the FTC says Lifelock is still misleading customers, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $85 million in loans to help farmers get better internet access. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines for CBSN.
Federal regulators are working to cut the cord on “robo” calls
Federal regulators are working to cut the cord on “robo” calls. Some telemarketers are still getting through to some phones on the national “Do Not Call” registry. Chip Reid reports from the Federal Trade Commission in Washington.
Jennifer Leach, a consumer education specialist with the Federal Trade Commission, talks to CBS News Reporter Paula Reid about keeping your identity and your money safe during the holiday season
Jennifer Leach, a consumer education specialist with the Federal Trade Commission, talks to CBS News Reporter Paula Reid about keeping your identity and your money safe during the holiday season.
CBS News senior business correspondent Anthony Mason joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what it means for the company
The Federal Trade Commission is suing AT&T over limiting data use on its unlimited data plans. CBS News senior business correspondent Anthony Mason joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss what it means for the company and its customers.
The FTC says up to 3.5 million of AT&T's high use customers had their data stream "throttled" 60-90 percent -- leaving some smartphones "practically inoperable"
The FTC says up to 3.5 million of AT&T's high use customers had their data stream "throttled" 60-90 percent -- leaving some smartphones "practically inoperable." Wyatt Andrews reports.
University of Phoenix students to get $50 million in refunds
Settlement follows FTC claims that the for-profit college's ads misled students about their job prospects.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines
The FTC says Amazon is not doing enough to stop children from making in-app purchases. Also, anxiety over Portugal sent the market tumbling yesterday. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Ed Baig, technology columnist for USA Today, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the lawsuit
In a lawsuit, the Federal Trade Commission is claiming T-Mobile is charging customers hundreds of millions of dollars for services they didn't order in a practice known as cramming. Ed Baig, technology columnist for USA Today, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the lawsuit.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing wireless carrier T-Mobile for overcharging fees to subscribers. Also, the Dow Jones continues to rise
The Federal Trade Commission is suing wireless carrier T-Mobile for overcharging fees to subscribers. Also, the Dow Jones continues to rise. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The settlement will require the company to create a privacy program, but it won't have to admit wrongdoing
The popular app Snapchat is agreeing to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that requires the company to create a privacy program, but it won't have to admit wrongdoing. Charlie Rose reports.
A newly released list of consumer complaints shows ID theft and debt collection top consumer complaints
The Federal Trade Commission, Better Business Bureau and other organizations released a list of top consumer complaints. At the top of the list was identity theft, followed by debt collections and dealings with banks and lenders. Jericka Duncan reports.
How FTC missed chance to rein in Google
A new report reveals how Federal Trade Commission's antitrust regulators missed an opportunity to challenge Google's dominance of the search engine space in 2013. Politico reporter Leah Nylen joins CBSN AM to discuss the findings.
FTC opens probe into Big Tech's data collection practices
Federal regulators order Amazon, Facebook and others to detail how they use people's personal data.
Lost your job? Watch out for these scams
Coronavirus is attracting hordes of fraudsters, with reports of fraud up 70% over last year, FTC says.
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Iran calls Strait of Hormuz situation "sensitive and complex" amid shaky ceasefire
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
Heat dome to scorch major U.S. cities this week, forecasters warn
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 2 men
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
Woman killed, 2 injured in series of Florida alligator attacks
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
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D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security, won't start until late
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's GOP Senate primary in August.
CBS Chicago journalists attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
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D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security, won't start until late
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's GOP Senate primary in August.
Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
CBS News poll on America at 250 — its successes and its challenges
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
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Europeans resist air conditioning, even amid rising deaths in high heat
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.
Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
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Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton on "The Invite"
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
Preview of "The Angry Birds Movie 3"
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
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U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Resort staffer on evacuation from wildfire
In southern Utah, the Cottonwood Fire tore through part of Eagle Point Resort, forcing it to close. Samantha Garcia, director of marketing for Eagle Point, joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA plans for daring telescope rescue
NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NYT reporting on Venezuela's emergency medical system
The back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela last week knocked out power in two of the three public hospitals in the hard-hit coastal state of La Guaira, the director of the nonprofit "United Doctors of Venezuela" tells the New York Times. New York Times reporter Genevieve Glatsky joins CBS News to discuss.
Ship traffic drops in Strait of Hormuz
According to maritime tracking website Kpler, 29 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and 12 on Sunday, a sharp drop from the 74 ships on Wednesday. On Thursday, Iranian drones hit a ship in the strait, setting off retaliatory strikes from the United States. Over the weekend, Iran attacked a second ship and launched missile and drone strikes at American bases in the region. Aaron MacLean, CBS News national security analyst and host of the "School of War podcast," has the latest.