FTC, FCC crack down on coronavirus robocall scams
Americans were bombarded with more than 132 million robocalls a day in March as the pandemic worsened......»»
Get ready for scams targeting coronavirus relief money
FBI, states warn Americans that phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get $1,200 federal payment are not legit......»»
Coronavirus stimulus check scams are out to swindle you out of $1,200: What you need to know
FBI, states warn Americans that phone calls, texts or emails asking for personal or financial information to get $1,200 federal paym.....»»
UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook
U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin......»»
Coronavirus price gouging: 33 top cops demand action from Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, Facebook and Walmart
Attorneys general demand that Amazon, Craigslist, EBay, Facebook, Walmart crack down on price gouging during the COVID-19 .....»»
Beware of COVID-19 eCommerce Scams and Malware
Within a matter of two weeks, COVID-19 (aka, the coronavirus) has gone from an obscure problem in foreign lands to a major pandemic, with cases... The pos.....»»
Banks, regulators move to protect customers from wave of coronavirus scams in UK, U.S.
UK banks are stepping up fraud prevention measures to protect customers from scammers eager to exploit the coronavirus pandemic with a whole range of new tricks, including fake sales of medical supplies and bogus government relief schemes......»»
UK banks scramble to protect customers from wave of coronavirus scams
UK banks are stepping up fraud prevention measures to protect customers from scammers eager to exploit the coronavirus pandemic with a whole range of new tricks, including fake sales of medical supplies and bogus government relief schemes......»»
Twitter will crack down on tweets about fake coronavirus treatments and misinformation
REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Twitter has said it will clamp down on content that increases people's chances of contracting or transmitting .....»»
Thieves Swindle $2M From Coronavirus Preppers With Hand Sanitizer, Face Mask Scams
Scammers purporting to sell face masks, hand sanitizer and medication have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency from panicking consumers, claims blockchain security firm AnChain.AI......»»
UK Financial Regulator: Watch Out for Coronavirus Crypto Scams
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is asking investors to watch out for coronavirus-related crypto scams......»»
Legal Briefs: Opioid trial delayed by coronavirus; beware of scams; and watch your speed by Buffalo schools
The Buffalo Law Journal scans the legal headlines to provide a glimpse at what's happening around the region and beyond......»»
Coronavirus leads Sen. Ed Markey to ask the FTC to stop the gouging and scams
In the wake of price spikes for critical coronavirus supplies, Sen. Ed Markey is urging the FTC to come up with a plan to .....»»
FDA and FTC crack down on fake coronavirus cures, warning 7 companies selling teas, essential oils, and colloidal silver the government is "prepared to take enforcement actions"
Reuters The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission issued warning lett.....»»
Dubious coconut and kale cures, rip-off masks and malicious emails. Beware of these coronavirus scams.
Dubious coconut water and Kale cures, malicious emails and imitation masks. Consumers are being duped by coronavirus scams - here’s what to look out for.....»»
Amazon has pulled 530,000 products from its store and is working with state attorneys general to crack down on price gouging amid coronavirus fears (AMZN)
Cliff Owen/AP Images Amazon told lawmakers in a letter Friday that it's working with state AGs t.....»»
Amazon has pulled 530,000 products from its store and is working with state attorneys general to crack down on sellers price gouging over coronavirus fears (AMZN)
Cliff Owen/AP Images Amazon told lawmakers in a letter Friday that it's working with state AGs t.....»»
Key Words: Senator says Amazon not doing enough to prevent coronavirus-related price gouging
Amazon.com Inc. is not doing enough to crack down on price gouging as the coronavirus outbreak spreads, says one senator who wants Jeff Bezos to explain exactly what the company is doing to protect consumers......»»
Americans are losing millions to Social Security scams
The Department of Justice is trying to crack down on U.S. telecom carriers allegedly facilitating hundreds of millions of scam robocalls......»»
Americans are losing millions to Social Security scams
The Department of Justice is trying to crack down on U.S. telecom carriers allegedly facilitating hundreds of millions of scam robocalls......»»
China"s coronavirus kills 6, infects 291 as airports crack down on travel amid outbreak fears
Anxiety grew both at home and abroad after Chinese government expert Zhong Nanshan confirmed fears on state television late Monday that the new type of coronavirus can spread from human to human......»»