$5 billion fine reported for Facebook data-privacy violations
Facebook had allowed Trump vendor Cambridge Analytica to collect data from millions of users without their knowledge
Federal Trade Commission
FTC announces major crackdown on robocalls
"Operation Call it Quits" includes 94 actions targeting operations around the country
Influencer allegedly planned "surprise" engagement to get sponsorships
One influencer took "do it for the gram" to a new level, by allegedly going on an engagement trip to get money from brands
Fake breeders are scamming people into buying puppies that don't exist
The overwhelming majority of sites advertising purebred puppies for sale are reportedly fake. Here's how to avoid getting tricked
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Social Security number phone scam costing victims millions: FTC
The FTC said an old scam using Social Security numbers took in $17 million at its peak -- and this one's tab is already $19 million
FTC launches probe into privacy practices at big internet providers
Companies including AT&T, Verizon and Comcast ordered to submit information on how they use consumer data
Fraud takes over as consumers' top complaint to FTC
Fueled by an explosion in government imposter scams, fraud of all types pushed aside debt collection and ID theft
Advocates say Facebook tricked kids into in-game purchases
FTC urged to probe if the social-media company illegally enticed minors to spend money without parental consent
Facebook, FTC reportedly discussing "multibillion dollar" fine
The fine would be the largest ever imposed on a tech company, and is related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal
15 senators demand FCC, FTC investigate carriers selling location data
The demand comes after a report found carriers such as AT&T were selling data to buyers such as bounty hunters
Facebook may face a record FTC fine over privacy lapses
The FTC is reportedly considering the record fine due to Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal
Grandparents targeted by impostors who know "everything" about them
The FTC says Americans lost up to $41 million in the scam this year, nearly twice as much as last year
Acting AG on advisory board to company accused of scam
Matthew Whitaker tied to shuttered Florida advisory firm fined $26 million for allegedly stiffing would-be inventors
"Overbiffing" is the latest outrage in debt collection
Debt collectors are allegedly inflating balances to scam debtors out of money they don't owe
Payday loan victims to get $505M refund from feds
Scott Tucker's lending scheme took $2 billion from millions of consumers -- now some are getting refunds
Animal lovers decry "pet leasing" contracts
Customers who thought they were taking out loans to buy pets discover they are only leasing the animals – and must continue payments even if the pet dies
Feds crack down on bogus military charities
The FTC enlists more than 70 agencies in 50 states to file legal actions against dozens of unscrupulous groups
Thousands of Uber drivers to get settlement checks
FTC had sued the company last year, claiming it mislead drivers about income estimates and lease agreement terms
These bedbug treatments were bogus -- the refunds are real
Federal Trade Commission says checks averaging $252 are going to buyers of the deceptively marketed products
What's behind all those Chinese-speaking robocalls
Chinese immigrants in the U.S. are getting scammed into paying up to avoid putting their status here in jeopardy
The rise of social media influencers
Internet celebrities with fashion sense and marketing savvy (and millions of social media followers) are becoming valued selling tools for fashion, accessory and makeup companies
FDA warns on nicotine packaging that can appeal to kids
Liquid nicotine meant for e-cigs is being put in what look like juice boxes and other kids' snack packages
FTC: Lending Club's "no hidden fees" claim is phony
Shares of the peer-to-peer lender plummet after the government alleges customers were deceived by a phony promise
Facebook audit cleared social network despite Cambridge Analytica
An FTC settlement required Facebook to undergo audits of its privacy practices—but an audit of 2015-17 found no issues
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
