Scam victim faces $225,000 IRS bill after losing $600,000 to fraudA North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam and later received a $225,000 tax bill from the IRS.NJ.com10d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticetax relief for fraud victims act debate
Rebel Creamery bankruptcy: what to know about the $23.8M judgmentThe Chapter 11 filing came just weeks after a federal court ruled the keto brand had intentionally diluted a rival's trade dress.NJ.com13d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomy
Are squishy toys safe? Federal officials block 350K+ units from entering the U.S.The CPSC has blocked over 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys from entering the U.S., warning they contain lead and other hazardous materials that pose serious risks to children.NJ.com13d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecounterfeit toy recall
2 men in N.J. illegally admitted roles in grandparent phone scam ringOne resident of the Dominican Republic has been sentenced to federal prison while the other pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.NJ.com18d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticegrandparent scam sentencing
Black Axe members face federal charges in N.J. romance scam caseThe members of the organized crime group are accused of participating in widespread internet fraud involving romance scams targeting U.S. victims.NJ.com21d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyblack axe extradition
How a subscription-based fake coupon service quietly drained $17M from retailers across the U.S.She ran a secret fake coupon subscription ring for 4 years. A federal judge just sent her to prison.NJ.com25d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecounterfeit coupon scheme sentencing
Amazon, Walmart use dynamic pricing the most, study saysSome officials like Sen. Elizabeth Warren claim that dynamic pricing is exploitative. Others say it's just a part of the free market.NJ.com1mo agoWhole story →CommerceElizabeth Warren