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U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns of crypto romance scams
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public of the rise in romance scams that often involve cryptocurrencies. In a Monday notice, the FTC advised Americans on how they can handle the situation if their online romantic… дальше »
2024-6-11 12:48 | |
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DOJ, FTC to probe OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia over AI competition fairness
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are preparing to launch investigations into major AI companies over anticompetition issues, Politico reported on June 6. Under the agreement, the DOJ will probe Nvidia and its role in supplying high-end semiconductors to the AI industry. дальше »
2024-6-7 02:20 | |
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FTC Investigates BitMart Over Handling of 2021 Hack
The operators of cryptocurrency exchange BitMart are being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over a hack that occurred last Dec. The post FTC Investigates BitMart Over Handling of 2021 Hack appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-8-11 13:00 | |
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FBI Raises Alarm On Crypto Cyber Fraud, Says $42.7 Million Lost Since December
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert last month regarding the growing risk of crypto frauds. The FBI is now adding its voice to the chorus by issuing its own warning. FBI Cautions Against Crypto Scam Apps The agency is alerting banks and investors about an eight-month period of increased cybercrime activity involving […] дальше »
2022-7-20 04:16 | |
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FTC Report Says Victims Of Crypto Scams Have Lost Over $1 Billion Since 2021
Internet fraud is nothing new, but it appears to have found new life in the crypto space. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission revealed that at least 46000 people had lost money to crypto scammers since 2021. дальше »
2022-6-5 19:58 | |
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Crypto Scammers Have Drained Over $1 Billion From Consumers Last Year – FTC
Crypto scammers have defrauded more than 46,000 people over $1 billion since the start of 2021, according to a report released by the Federal Trade Commission on Friday. Fraudsters are capitalizing on the increased popularity of acquiring digital wealth quickly. дальше »
2022-6-4 18:25 | |
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FTC Reports Consumers Lost $1 Billion to Crypto Fraud Last Year
American consumers lost over $1 billion to cryptocurrency-related fraud over the course of the past year, according to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission. The post FTC Reports Consumers Lost $1 Billion to Crypto Fraud Last Year appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-6-4 16:00 | |
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Elon Musk Investigated by Two Separate Agencies Over Twitter Acquisition
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are investigating Elon Musk over his stake in Twitter. The post Elon Musk Investigated by Two Separate Agencies Over Twitter Acquisition appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-13 13:30 | |
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FTC issues a warning over a new scam involving crypto ATMs
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published an alert of a new scam that involves cryptocurrency ATMs. The commission has noted that the scam involves individuals impersonating government officials or utility companies. дальше »
2022-1-12 19:06 | |
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Opens An In-Depth Probe Into Meta’s (Facebook) Acquisition of VR App Developer
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the US has started an in-depth probe into Meta Platform’s (previously Facebook) $400 million acquisition of Supernatural, a virtual reality (VR) fitness app. Now, the deal won’t be finalized for another year following FTC’s probe that started shortly after Thanksgiving Day last month, news portal The Information reported on […] The post Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Opens An In-Depth Probe Into Meta’s (Facebook) Acquisition of VR App Developer first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-18 19:11 | |
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FTC Data Reveals Big Jump In Crypto Investment Scams, Losses Totaling $80M
A new consumer protection data spotlight from the U.S Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that consumers lost more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams since October 2020. Millennials Lost More Money to Scams Data compiled from the last quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 showed that almost 7,000 investors were swindled […] The post FTC Data Reveals Big Jump In Crypto Investment Scams, Losses Totaling M first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-5-19 21:01 | |
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Elon Musk Impersonators Rake in $2 Million: Regulator Warns of Fake Giveaway Cryptocurrency Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says reports of cryptocurrency scams have skyrocketed. In particular, people have reported sending more than $2 million in cryptocurrency to Elon Musk impersonators within the past six months. дальше »
2021-5-18 14:30 | |
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US House Rep. Member Launches Bill to Promote National Advancement Of Blockchain Tech
The global digital technology integration race is on with leading states in Europe and Asia taking the first step in developing national blockchain strategies. With the U.S. lagging behind, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, Brett Guthrie, presented a bill titled “Advancing Blockchain Act” to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enhance the study […] дальше »
2020-5-23 18:10 | |
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Equifax probably owes you $125. Here’s how to collect
TNW recently reported the US Federal Trade Commision (FTC) had passed down a rather friendly little fine to Equifax – just $700 million dollars for exposing the private financial data of more than half of all US citizens. дальше »
2019-7-27 01:53 | |
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Facebook gets away with $5B FTC fine for leaking your data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped a $5 billion fine on Facebook in wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its other data leaks. In an agreement filed today, the FTC has also ordered the social network to make privacy-related changes to avoid such mishaps in the future. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:08 | |
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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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Equifax to Pay Fine, FTC Lets Another Bad Guy Off the Hook
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is coming down on Equifax Inc with the strength of an angry kitten. The credit bureau is reportedly expected to pay around $650 million after they exposed the private information of more than 145 million customers in the summer of 2017. дальше »
2019-7-21 04:45 | |
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FTC, Facebook Land On $5 Billion Cambridge Analytica Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to hand out a $5 billion fine on Facebook regarding its handling of user privacy during the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The Justice Department is now expected to review and approve the settlement. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:43 | |
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FTC Nukes Facebook with Record $5B Fine and Zuck Will Laugh It Off
The Federal Trade Commission has whacked Facebook with a record $5 billion fine stemming from the 2018 scandal in which a political consulting firm improperly accessed Facebook user data. The fine comes as a result of settlement talks between the two entities. дальше »
2019-7-13 03:30 | |
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Crowdfunder Sued for Misappropriating Funds over $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against a crowdfunder who diverted customers’ funds to purchase bitcoin. According to The Next Web, the entrepreneur raised funds over $800,000 to buy iBackPacks but instead diverted the funds to personal use such as buying crypto and paying off credit cards debts. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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FTC sues entrepreneur who raised $800K for smart backpack – then used it to buy Bitcoin
Serial crowdfunder Douglas Monahan will face court, accused of misusing more than $800,000 raised for a hi-tech range of backpacks to buy Bitcoin and pay credit card debt. The US federal trade commission (FTC) also claims Monahan threatened hundreds of consumers to silence criticism. дальше »
2019-5-7 16:19 | |
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Crazy Crowdfund Scammer Pitched a Backpack, Stole $800,000 to Buy Bitcoin
By CCN. com: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched legal action against a serial crowdfund scammer who used his ill-gotten gains to buy Bitcoin. Douglas Monahan promised consumers a ‘high-tech’ backpack known as the iBackPack, but failed to deliver the product after raising over $800,000. дальше »
2019-5-7 11:22 | |
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After Failing to Comply with Bitcoin Liquidation Order, FTC Wants Eric Pinkston Held in Contempt
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently took legal action against Eric Pinkston, who was accused of promoting a scam involving cryptocurrency, along with Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, and Scott Chandler. дальше »
2019-4-29 07:03 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman: Congress and FTC’s Main Priority is Privacy and Data Security
Whether an investor is involved in traditional or crypto-related trading, privacy appears to be a “must have” when determining where funds will be placed. Though the responsibility to uphold this privacy is often the role of the exchange where trading is done, the federal government also has a responsibility to protect citizens. Perhaps those needs […] дальше »
2019-3-6 19:39 | |
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The FTC is investigating loot boxes — but not for the right reasons
The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday joined the ongoing battle of attrition between regulators and game developers over the thorny topic of loot boxes. Last we heard about loot box legislation, a collection of European regulators were teaming up to investigate loot boxes and other maybe-kinda-sorta gambling practices, with one American entity joining in: the Washington State Gaming Commission. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:34 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »
2018-8-23 18:00 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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FTC Issues Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Precautions and How to Avoid Crypto Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to combat bitcoin blackmail scams by offering consumers advice through its website. In an article published on August 21, the FTC Division of Consumer and Business Education posted a sample quote from a typical BTC blackmail scam: “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife […] дальше »
2018-8-22 21:42 | |
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FTC Predicts Consumers Will Lose Over $3 Billion to Crypto Frauds by the End of 2018
A Federal Trade Commission official claimed that cryptocurrency scams looted investors of $532 million in the first two months of 2018 and predicted that the total loss could inflate to $3 billion by the end of the year. дальше »
2018-6-26 21:01 | |
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A flash update by the FTC – Will this be the end of Cryptocurrency scams?
Cryptocurrency scams will now be examined as per the new agenda released by the Federal Trade Commission [FTC] in Chicago. A workshop will be held on the 25th of June in the city of Chicago. The Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Andrew Smith will talk about this during the introduction at the […] дальше »
2018-6-13 22:19 | |
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