SCAM ALERT: FTC Bans Five “Work-From-Home” Business Opportunity Operators
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently banned five companies and their owners for allegedly operating work-from-home business opportunity scam. According to the FTC, Gregory Anderson and Garret Robbins and their…
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The Dangers of Online Dating
New developments have affirmed that online dating is not as benign as it may appear. Online Dating Scams…
By Gabrielle SeunagalGeorgia Businessman Accused of Super Bowl Scam
Police in Georgia are looking for Atlanta business person Ketan Shah after he scammed up to a dozen…
By Catherine DavisOver $1 Billion Obtained From Seniors in Ponzi Scheme
A judge with the United States District Court Southern District of Florida ordered Woodbridge Group of Companies to…
By Catherine DavisHoliday Shoppers Should Beware of Scams and Online Fraud
With the arrival of the holiday season comes the need for shoppers to beware of various convoluted scams…
By Gabrielle SeunagalOperators of Student Loan and Mortgage Debt Scheme Settle FTC Charges
Operators of a California-based student loan and mortgage debt relief organization have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission…
By Maya BrownTop Holiday Scams to Avoid this Season
With Thanksgiving approaching, the holiday season is officially among us. Last year, Thanksgiving weekend saw one million more…
By Maya BrownFederal Trade Commission Freezes Health Insurance Scam
Exit polls from last week’s election indicate that health care was the number one issue for voters. These…
By Maya BrownInitial Coin Offering Lawsuits Pending as Fraud and Scams Prevail
Since the success of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have exploded in the past year. Almost every other week, a new…
By Maya BrownFTC Hearings Continue Tomorrow at Howard University School of Law with Session #7: Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
The FTC, formally known as The Federal Trade Commission, will continue its Hearings Initiative series tomorrow as the…
By Maya BrownAre Young People the Easiest Targets of Tech Support Scams?
New reports from The Hill state that young people are the most probable victims of tech support scams.…
By Gabrielle Seunagal