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The SARS penalty trap — how institutional reporting errors punish blameless taxpayers
Incorrect source codes by financial institutions prevent tax return processing, resulting in unjust fines for taxpayers, raising concerns about systemic issues.…
23andMe inherits lawsuit over 'disturbing' DNA data breach
California AG claims genetics biz downplayed 2023 mega-leak while paying ransom to attacker…
New Study Reveals the Manipulative ‘Dark Patterns’ of AI Chatbots
A new study by the Center for Democracy & Technology shows how chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Replika and more can lead users down paths they didn't intend.…
WATCH: New warning on fake party invites
The FTC is sounding the alarm about a growing scam this graduation and summer party season involving fake online invitations that could end up costing Americans money.…
Consumer protections would undermine Jetstar’s ‘existence’: CEO
Representatives from the airlines suggested the new legislation could worsen consumer outcomes on flights and drive up prices.…
Breaking: ACCC sues Amazon over alleged misuse of button batteries in kids backpacks
The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon alleging it sold kids unicorn backpacks on its online marketplace which failed to comply with mandatory button battery safety warnings.…
Don't Blame Credit Card Fees for Pain at the Pump
Gas prices are extraordinarily high—and rising. The price at the pump per gallon is now nearly $4.50 according to the American Automobile Association. These skyrocketing prices hav…
Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’
Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams…
CFTC teams up with FTC, IRS, and others to crack down on government imposter scams targeting crypto victims
The CFTC warns of surging government imposter scams targeting crypto fraud victims, joining the FTC, IRS, and others to fight $3.5B in annual losses.…
CFTC teams up with multiple agencies to crack down on government imposter scams
The CFTC warns scammers are posing as its inspectors to steal crypto from fraud victims, as impersonation scams cost consumers $2.95B in 2024.…
Is Instagram Designed to Be Addictive? Supreme Court Rejects Meta’s Appeal
The Supreme Court rejected Meta's attempt to block a lawsuit claiming that Instagram is designed to be addictive.…
FTC reveals where spam calls hit hardest
Over 2.6 million Do Not Call complaints were filed with the FTC, with robocalls dominating. Here are the top states affected and how to stay safe.…
Marketer claimed it could tap devices for ad targeting will pay $880K settlement
Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.…
How AI can trick you into making fake payments - 5 red flags
New Visa research calls AI-accelerated scams 'the fastest growing source of consumer harm.' Here's what you need to watch out for.…
Musk and the US government fought an AI anti-discrimination law. The arguments don’t hold up | Genevieve Smith
The justice department’s lawsuit is part of a federal effort to reframe AI consumer protections as ideological overreach…
Pest-infested flour, decayed vegetables, meat waste found at Hyderabad’s Lulu Hypermarket during food safety inspection
Hyderabad's Lulu Hypermarket faces serious food safety violations, including pest infestations and expired products, during a recent inspection.…
Crypto industry lobbies to evade AML/CTF rules
Stand With Crypto brings together citizens, builders, entrepreneurs and advocates to call on the EU to protect and promote digital innovation. Our mission is simple: boost EU com…
AI tools make it easier for scammers to defraud consumers
AI tools are making it easier for scammers to defraud consumers, leading to a 26% increase in losses last year.…
FCC robocall crackdown could change phone privacy
The FCC proposes new identity verification rules to fight illegal robocalls, raising concerns about privacy and access to prepaid and anonymous phones.…
Music industry pens open letter asking UK Prime Minister not to U-turn on promise to ban ticket touts
The music industry has penned an open letter, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to make a U-turn on the government’s promise to crack down on ticketing touts.…