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Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
5 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New Mexico Wins $375M Landmark Verdict Against Meta

Meta found liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children, ordered to pay $375 million in penalties.
Media industry
fromMashable
1 day ago

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
5 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New Mexico Wins $375M Landmark Verdict Against Meta

Meta found liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children, ordered to pay $375 million in penalties.
#ftc
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
2 days ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
2 days ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
2 days ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
2 days ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
#data-privacy
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
#ticketmaster
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after pass of omnibus budget bill, price cap amendments | CBC News

Ticketmaster Canada is removing resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with new legislation capping resale prices at face value.
DC food
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Live Nation settlement includes $8.9 million payment to customers for 'deceptive fees.' Are you eligible to file a claim?

Live Nation will pay $9.9 million to settle allegations of misleading ticket pricing and deceptive fees in D.C.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after pass of omnibus budget bill, price cap amendments | CBC News

Ticketmaster Canada is removing resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with new legislation capping resale prices at face value.
DC food
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Live Nation settlement includes $8.9 million payment to customers for 'deceptive fees.' Are you eligible to file a claim?

Live Nation will pay $9.9 million to settle allegations of misleading ticket pricing and deceptive fees in D.C.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.
#product-recall
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Stop using immediately': recall issued for remote control 'toy' from Ann Summers

Ann Summers recalled a remote rotating dildo due to injury risks from detachable parts, offering refunds and discounts to affected customers.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Stop using immediately': recall issued for remote control 'toy' from Ann Summers

Ann Summers recalled a remote rotating dildo due to injury risks from detachable parts, offering refunds and discounts to affected customers.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

AI failure could trigger the next financial crisis, warns Elizabeth Warren

"If AI companies are unable to increase revenues with lightning speed, they won't be able to service their massive debt loads. And because of shady accounting strategies, the first big stumble will have everyone running for the exits, potentially triggering destabilizing losses in the financial sector and another 2008-style financial crisis."
Venture
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says

Amazon is accused of price-fixing to maintain low prices and limit competition in the retail market.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says

Amazon is accused of price-fixing to maintain low prices and limit competition in the retail market.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The government plans to weaken the link between electricity and gas prices to protect consumers from energy shocks.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

The UK online casino market in 2026: Regulation, revenue, and what's driving growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The remote casino sector, which is industry jargon for online gaming, is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the market. It quietly overtook traditional sports betting a few years ago and hasn't looked back since.
Poker
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Maine enacts first state law to regulate home equity investments

Home equity investment arrangements can lead to significant future payments, prompting new legislation in Maine for consumer protection and transparency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

OCC consent order targets VA refis at Federal Savings Bank

The OCC mandates banks to correct practices involving misleading fees and terms in loan advertisements.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

SGLA celebrates as Maryland sweepstakes bills stall

Maryland's 2026 legislative session ended without passing bills on sweepstakes-style gaming, leaving the issue unresolved for another year.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

House lawmakers weigh FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

Advancing smaller, bipartisan financial services bills is essential for effective legislation, while maintaining accuracy in credit reporting is crucial for economic mobility.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk's X Money Sparks Elizabeth Warren Warning as Oversight Pressure Intensifies

Elon Musk's X Money faces regulatory scrutiny due to consumer protection and financial oversight concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Top EU court says German online gambler can sue for refund

EU users can sue betting operators for losses if gambling was illegal in their home country at the time of betting.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

AA ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers in landmark 'drip pricing' ruling

AA fined £4.2 million for failing to display full lesson costs upfront, impacting over 80,000 learner drivers.
#stubhub
Intellectual property law
fromFox Business
2 weeks ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.
Intellectual property law
fromFox Business
2 weeks ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

SelfExclude.io provides users with a way to voluntarily block themselves from prediction market trading across various platforms. Instead of managing limits on each app, users can enroll once, and the restriction applies broadly.
Privacy technologies
#scam
Apple
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

No evidence of price gouging on fuel, CCPC finds

The distress and concern we heard from consumers was very real. A large number of consumers suspected that recent price increases were illegal and motivated in significant part to increase profits.
EU data protection
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Washington DFI charges Newrez with mortgage servicing violations

DFI alleges that Newrez engaged in unfair or deceptive practices that affected 29 Washington consumers by failing to mediate in good faith during foreclosure proceedings, providing misleading information, and responding to concerns untimely.
Washington DC
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Elly Johnson on reverse mortgage liquidity and compliance

Elly Johnson emphasizes the evolution and improvements in the reverse mortgage industry, focusing on compliance, consumer protection, and operational complexities.
Television
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Not Happy About Netflix Price Hikes? Neither Is This Italian Court.

Netflix is facing legal challenges in Italy over subscription price increases, resulting in potential refunds and mandated price reductions.
Law
fromMoneywise
3 weeks ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass in federal court

Compass's marketing program allegedly violates Washington's Consumer Protection Act by creating a deceptive two-tier marketplace for real estate listings.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports

Pet scams have surged, with significant financial losses reported, particularly affecting women and individuals aged 46 and over.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teens can easily' buy vapes and lip filler on the high street, investigation finds

Underage consumers are easily accessing age-restricted products like nicotine vapes and cosmetic surgery without proper ID checks.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Union workers, Council members urge Mamdani to fully fund city's labor watchdog agency as budget deficit fears grow | amNewYork

Union workers rallied for full funding of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts by Mayor Mamdani.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Reeves urged to follow European countries and take action amid rising fuel prices

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Walgreens Arees To Pay $6M To Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $6 million to settle allegations of overcharging and selling expired drugs in California.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Carmax Agrees To Pay $1.1M for Delays in Customer Paperwork

CarMax was ordered to pay $1.1 million for failing to provide timely car titles to customers, impacting their ability to resell or refinance.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics are under fire for marketing tactics using 'very young micro-influencers'

The investigations were opened over concerns that important information-such as warnings and precautions for cosmetics not intended for, or tested on, minors-may have been omitted or presented in a misleading manner.
France news
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Baltimore sues Elon Musk's AI company over Grok's fake nude images

Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI for Grok chatbot generating nonconsensual sexualized images and violating consumer protections.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

Jurors agreed with New Mexico state prosecutor that Meta made false or misleading statements about child safety on its platforms. They also agreed that Meta engaged in 'unconscionable' trade practices which unfairly took advantage of children's vulnerability and inexperience.
Law
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Senators target sports prediction markets with bipartisan bill

A bipartisan bill aims to outlaw sports-related prediction markets, viewing them as unregulated gambling rather than legitimate financial tools.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario's ticket resale crackdown | CBC News

The province is banning the resale of event tickets above original value to protect consumers from inflated prices.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Mamdani's Regulatory War on Delivery Apps Under Threat Amid Budget Crunch - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's budget cuts hinder effective enforcement of delivery worker protection regulations passed by the City Council.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France suffers another setback in bid to suspend Shein platform

A Paris Court of Appeal rejected France's second attempt to suspend Shein's operations, but upheld requirements for age verification measures to prevent illegal product sales.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Under its terms, Adobe says customers that cancelled its 'annual billed monthly' subscription after more than two weeks are subject to a cancellation fee equating to 50 percent of the yearly cost. After they end the plan, the user only has access to the software until the close of that month's billing period.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

ACMA intensifies fight against illegal online gambling

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it took action after investigations found the sites were breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest group includes C***spin, Frumzi, Great Win, MyStake, Oh My Spins, RetroBet, The Dog House 2 Slot, and Viperwin. Officials say the sites were identified through a mix of public complaints and the regulator's own monitoring.
Poker
London startup
fromFortune
1 month ago

UL Solutions rolls out a new standard to fill a gap in AI regulation: 'Innovation without safety is failure' | Fortune

UL Solutions launches its first AI product certification standard (UL 3115) to ensure AI-embedded products are safe, robust, and human-controlled, addressing the lack of government oversight in rapidly evolving AI technology.
#contactless-payments
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

UK banks keep 100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it

UK banks maintain £100 contactless payment limits despite regulatory permission to increase them, citing lack of consumer demand and terminal infrastructure constraints.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Major 100 contactless card limit rule is set to change this week

New UK regulations effective March 19 allow banks and payment providers to set their own contactless card payment limits based on fraud controls, though major banks maintain the current £100 limit for now.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK banks keep 100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it

UK banks maintain £100 contactless payment limits despite regulatory permission to increase them, citing lack of consumer demand and terminal infrastructure constraints.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Major 100 contactless card limit rule is set to change this week

New UK regulations effective March 19 allow banks and payment providers to set their own contactless card payment limits based on fraud controls, though major banks maintain the current £100 limit for now.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Backed into a Corner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul promotes auto insurance deregulation backed by Uber and major insurers spending millions on lobbying, while facing increased scrutiny from press corps over corporate influence.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Stony Brook dad sues Hofstra over junk ticket fees for surprise $2.08 at checkout

A Long Island father is suing Hofstra University for allegedly violating New York's 2022 Ticketing Law by concealing junk fees until checkout, including undisclosed processing and per-ticket surcharges on basketball game tickets.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the No. 1 Rental Car Mistake Travelers Make, According to Experts

Document rental cars with photos and videos at pickup and drop-off to protect against false damage claims and unexpected charges.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Tennessee bill advances against sweepstakes online casinos

HB1885 serves as the House companion to Senate Bill 2136, which has already cleared key stages in the Tennessee Senate. If the legislation ultimately becomes law, it would expand the state's ability to investigate and pursue companies running sweepstakes-style online casino platforms and other illegal internet gambling operations.
Poker
Marketing
fromThe South African
1 month ago

Watchdog finds Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad misleading

The ARB ruled that Shoprite Checkers' Sixty60 TikTok advert misleads consumers about delivery coverage despite its humorous presentation, violating advertising code standards.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Albany Pols Seek Transparency From Insurance Giants As Hochul Pushes Premium Cuts - Streetsblog New York City

New York legislators propose requiring auto insurers to submit detailed financial data to justify rate increases, while Governor Hochul pursues fraud cracking down and compensation limits as alternative approaches.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Washington law limits private listing networks for homes

A broker may not market the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers or brokers, or any combination thereof, unless the real estate is concurrently marketed to the general public and all other brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant.
SF real estate
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This tax season is bringing a 'deluge' of scams. Here's how to protect yourself

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers surge during tax season, with AI amplifying fraud attempts and identity theft risks.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Massachusetts fines five sportsbooks $80.5K for violations

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved the fines in a unanimous 5-0 vote during its March 12 public meeting, saying the enforcement actions are intended to strengthen operator compliance and reinforce consumer protections in the state's legal betting market.
Poker
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams

Major technology and retail companies signed an accord committing to combat online scams and fraud through prevention, cooperation, resilience, and public awareness initiatives.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next | CBC News

The CFIA is enforcing regulations against grocery stores misrepresenting imported food as Canadian, issuing fines to Loblaw-owned stores and investigating Sobeys for misleading labelling and advertising practices.
#algorithmic-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

One Fair Price': How Letitia James, NY pols are looking to stop algorithmic pricing known to inflate prices on what you like to buy | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

AG James, Dems want to ban prices based on personal algorithms

New York's Attorney General supports legislation to ban algorithmic pricing based on personal data and dynamic digital price tags in retail and grocery stores.
EU data protection
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

One Fair Price': How Letitia James, NY pols are looking to stop algorithmic pricing known to inflate prices on what you like to buy | amNewYork

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing legislation to ban algorithmic pricing that charges different prices to individual consumers based on their personal data.
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Starmer announces 53 million support package as oil crisis hits households - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Prime Minister Starmer announced a £53 million support package for British families affected by rising energy prices caused by US-Iran conflict tensions and heating oil price increases.
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