This week, the Federal Trade Commission and Missouri Attorney General announced that they had sent warning letters to two companies that were sending mailers to Americans suggesting they could provide government stimulus money to customers so they could purchase hearing aids. The letters claim that the mailers implied consumers would be eligible for government stimulus… Continue reading Ear To Hear Healthcare & Zephyr Hearing Aid Center Accused Of Preying On Hard Of Hearing Consumers With COVID-19 Stimulus Scam
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Williams-Sonoma To Pay FTC $1M to Resolve False Made In USA Claims
On July 16, 2020, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a consent order related to the previous charges filed against the brand Williams-Sonoma, an American retail company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in cookware, home furnishings, specialty food, and appliances. The Allegations According to an FTC press release, Williams-Sonoma made false… Continue reading Williams-Sonoma To Pay FTC $1M to Resolve False Made In USA Claims
Social Security Number Suspended Scam – Hang Up And Don’t Give Your Personal Information
Receiving a call from the Social Security Administration will undoubtedly make your heart pound faster. If the caller explains that your social security number has been suspended, you’ll likely feel faint and you’ll want to remedy the problem as quickly as possible. This will require you to provide the caller with your personal information so… Continue reading Social Security Number Suspended Scam – Hang Up And Don’t Give Your Personal Information
Amazon “Brushing” Scam – How It Could Impact American Consumers
Whether you are a Prime member or just a frequent shopper at the Amazon Marketplace, you may just be the next victim of the “brushing scam.” What kind of scam is it this time? Who is involved in this scam? And, how could it possibly impact me? Let’s start off by saying, Amazon reported nearly… Continue reading Amazon “Brushing” Scam – How It Could Impact American Consumers
FTC Sending More than $16 Million To Individuals Scammed by Helping America Group Debt Relief Operation
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced it would be sending more than $16 million to individuals who lost money as a result of a debt relief scam. The scam targeted tens of thousands of consumers facing financial difficulty. The Florida Office of the Attorney General and FTC alleged that a group of defendants known… Continue reading FTC Sending More than $16 Million To Individuals Scammed by Helping America Group Debt Relief Operation
FTC Sending Refunds To Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Victims
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced it was mailing checks totaling more than $1 million to individuals who had been ripped off as a part of a student loan debt relief scam. American Student Loan Consolidations and BBND Marketing which was doing business as United Processing Center and other names settle FTC allegations that… Continue reading FTC Sending Refunds To Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Victims
Swiss Digital Game Developer Miniclip Lied About Being A Member Of CARU COPPA Safe Harbor Program
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced it had finalized a settlement with digital game maker Miniclip over allegations it misled consumers about its membership in a program ensuring companies obeyed COPPA, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, guidelines. The FTC alleged that the Swiss-based company falsely claimed from 2015 through mid-2019 that it was a… Continue reading Swiss Digital Game Developer Miniclip Lied About Being A Member Of CARU COPPA Safe Harbor Program