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Impersonation scams cost US victims over a billion dollars last year
A new report from the FTC shows the cost of spoofing scams, and the new methods cybercriminals are adopting.
Scammers are pretending to be FTC workers in order to steal money
The FTC will never tell you to go to a Bitcoin ATM - and it won't ever offer a prize, so don't fall for these scams.
The FTC bans AI impersonations of individuals — and unveils greater powers to win stolen money back
The Federal Trade Commission has said that individuals, not just business and government, will now be better protected from AI scams.
Microsoft claims Activision was already planning ‘significant’ layoffs before its acquisition, ‘consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry’
Microsoft has stated that Activision was already planning layoffs before its merger.
FTC claims that Microsoft layoffs contradict ‘representations it made’ during the fight to acquire Activision
The Federal Trade Commission claims that Microsoft's newly announced layoff plans contradict 'representations it made' during its fight to acquire Activision Blizzard.
FTC orders Blackbaud to delete data, up security practices following 2020 breach
Blackbaud will have to tell all users what types of data it needs, and what it needs it for.
Intuit told to stop promoting "free" software unless everyone can actually use them
TurboTax maker Intuit has been found guilty of misleading advertising; told to revise ads for “free” products and services.
Prison phone company blamed for data breach affecting thousands of users
Global Tel*Link settled case with the FTC, promising changes and safeguards for its customers.
