Amazon tricked customers into signing up for Prime, feds allege
The FTC said Amazon "duped millions of consumers" into signing up for Prime, in violation of federal laws.
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The FTC said Amazon "duped millions of consumers" into signing up for Prime, in violation of federal laws.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.
She sent the man with a made-up name and photo of someone else, about $5,000 in wire transfers and gift cards.
The FTC has warned hundreds of major corporations and smaller businesses that they could face a fine of just over $43,000 per violation.
The number of people who reported losing money to fraud through a payment app doubled last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
"The volume is unbelievable," said IRS Special Agent in Charge Mark Pearson. "This is historically the greatest amount of fraud we've ever seen."
The Federal Trade Commission says this year alone fraudsters have sent nearly 14,000 fake Apple or Amazon emails and phone messages phishing for your personal information.
Texans are heading into the holiday season and Covid-19 numbers are on the rise again. It's the perfect combination for fraudsters.
On Monday, Nov. 9, the Federal Trade Commission said it is putting the brakes on some of Zoom's practices.
"The scammers are often very good at what they do" Reid Tepfer, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission told the CBS 11 I-Team.
The agency says "Operation Corrupt Collector" targeted debt collectors trying to collect on non-existent debs by using illegal scare tactics.
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, the last person you probably want to hear from is a debt collector. However, that's not going to stop them.
With a total of 73,553 identity theft reports last year, Texas ranks fourth in the country for states where you're most likely to have your identity stolen.
Crooks are capitalizing on the coronavirus, luring job seekers with phony listings on social media or sites like Craigslist.
A surge in demand for face masks is also creating a surge in fraud against a North Richland Hills company.
With reports the government could soon be sending checks or direct deposits to help us, the Federal Trade Commission is trying to get ahead of scammers.
Jason Moon, a staff attorney at the Federal Trade Commission in Dallas, said while most charities are legit, some take advantage of the American generosity.
If you're searching for a job, beware. You could be the latest target of cyber thieves.
The statute aims to help consumers avoid misleading advertisements, while keeping influencers honest about the products they recommend.
A local nonprofit is warning others after getting conned in a fake customer service phone scam.
The FTC said AdvoCare was operating an illegal pyramid scheme focused on recruiting people to buy and sell products rather than focused on retail sells.
Just how "free" is the internet?
Authorities in Dallas County are warning the public about a scam where callers are posing as law enforcement officials and trying to collect fines for failing to report to jury duty.
A new settlement with the Federal Trade Commission means Facebook will pay $5 billion in fines and must institute new privacy protections and oversight on its business.
