Pa. federal judge rejects computer scam case defendant’s deportation offerFormer Penn State student was sentenced to 30 months in prison.Mechanicsburg Patriot News4d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecomputer hacking scheme sentencing
Reports of scam losses topped $1 billion in North Carolina over five yearsScam-related losses in North Carolina have topped $1 billion over five years, according to an analysis of Federal Trade Commission data. The amount of money reported as lost increased every year from...SFGATE5d agoWhole story →EconomyCommercescam loss reports
Lefty NYC labor bill would kill Amazon, UPS jobs, warns dire letterBusiness groups are demanding the City Council block a controversial labor bill backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive comrades — arguing it will slap crippling mandates on crucial job providers.New York Post5d agoWhole story →EconomyCommercenyc labor bill debate
The $4.9 trillion hole: AI’s superintelligence sales pitch cannot prop up a debtConsumers are slowly but surely learning the benefits of artificial intelligence, or as the federal government recently branded it “super intelligence.” But every castle built of sand must face the coming tides and the backlash, and the false promises of AI are no different. After three years of pouring capital into machines and ending careers […]Natural News5d agoWhole story →CommerceSecurity
Voters prepare to weigh-in on Trump's economy as costs continue to surgeGas prices surged 9.1% in September as consumer prices rose 3.7% annually, putting Trump's promise to lower costs to the test before midterms.Fox News5d agoWhole story →CommercePlanet
Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay $100 million to settle US FTC probeChinese fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission over delivery delays and other customer complaints, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters on Friday.Reuters2d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomy
Everybody’s Business: The Political Beef Shaping the MidtermsWhen the cost of goods becomes too expensive, American consumers either stop buying something or replace it with something else. It's called “elastic demand.” But not when it comes to beef. Bloomberg's Deena Shanker joins Max Chafkin and Stacey Vanek Smith on the Everybody's Business podcast to talk about America's love of beef and how meat prices have…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →GovernmentCommerce
Trump administration to push for new labels on seafoodThe Trump administration intends to push for new labels on seafood sold at grocery stores to give consumers a better idea of where products originated.CBS News2d agoWhole story →FoodCommerce
Consumer Sentiment Data Another Sign Trump 'Affordability Crisis Is Getting Worse, Not Better'With early voting underway for the midterm elections and Democrats campaigning on how prices have soared under a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump, data released Friday show US consumer sentiment nearing an all-time low. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers announced that its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 48…Common Dreams2d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
Texas becomes the latest state to sue OpenAI.Similar to the lawsuits filed by Arizona, West Virginia, Iowa, and several others, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses OpenAI of misleading users about the safety of ChatGPT, allegedly exposing children and other users to a “litany of harms” that’s “driven by the company’s insatiable quest to win the AI arms race and amass large fortunes.” [Link:…The Verge2d agoWhole story →CommerceJustice
FTC refunds: Could NJ residents be getting money?You may soon get a refund check from the Federal Trade Commission. Here's where that money is from and what it's for.Northjersey.Com6d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomy
What is an FTC refund, and why would you get one?The Federal Trade Commission is sending out thousands of refunds worth millions of dollars. If you got one, here's why.Northjersey.Com6d agoWhole story →EconomyCommerceftc refund program
Amazon FTC settlement: More Prime members qualify for $200 payoutAmazon will be dolling out additional payments and to more customers as part of its $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.NBC 5 Chicago1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →EconomyCommerceftc amazon settlement
More people can get refunds from the FTC’s big settlement with Amazon.The September 2025 agreement said that Amazon would pay up to $1.5 billion over “deceptive” Prime signup practices. But after a court approved a joint motion, more people now qualify for refunds, there is now a maximum payment cap of $200 (up from $51), and Amazon will distribute refunds automatically, according to a press release. [Link: FTC Announces…The Verge1mo agoWhole story →Commerceftc amazon settlement update
Trump to issue $500 Obamacare refunds, including to those in FloridaPresident Trump announced $500 refunds for 1 million Americans in 30 states overcharged on federal health insurance plans. What about Floridians?TCPalm25d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentobamacare refunds announced
Mississippi among states getting $500 Obamacare refunds, White House saysThe federal government will issue $500 refunds to nearly a million Americans for Obamacare overcharges, the White House said on Thursday.Jackson Clarion-Ledger2mo agoWhole story →Healthobamacare refunds announced
Will Massachusetts residents receive $500 ACA refunds?Americans who bought ACA coverage through the federal exchange may qualify for a $500 refund. Here's why Mass. residents don't qualifyQuincy Patriot Ledger25d agoWhole story →Healthaca refund distribution
Healey demands immediate utility refunds for Mass. residentsThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruled in March that the companies have made excessive profits for more than a decade.Quincy Patriot Ledger11d agoWhole story →Planet
