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Federal Trade Commission Cracks Down On Data Brokers
Federal authorities have launched a crackdown on data brokers – people who track your every search and purchase on the Internet and sell the information.
Google Settles With FTC Over Antitrust Issues
Google competitors unhappy with the way their search results are displayed on Google search pages will be able to opt out under an agreement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission.
New Watchdog Group To Help Stop Harassing Debt Collectors
Aggressive, harassing and abusive bill collectors are a top consumer complaint in the United States. If you’re one of the 30 million Americans being pursued by a collection agency, sometimes fighting back can be frustrating but help is on the way.
Changing “Hurricane Victims” Into “Hurricane Survivors”
Two decades after experiencing a nearly total loss in Hurricane Andrew, investigative reporter Al Sunshine shares his personal experience and veteran advice to those on the East Coast recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
FTC Warns Of Scammers Accessing Your PC Using Your Phone
In a recent twist, scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call, claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft.
Nerve-Wracking Phone Scam Targets South Florida Residents
“We got your son, we got your son and we’re going to kill him,” a caller screamed to Elizabeth Manger while she was at work. This scam has been ringing South Florida phones for more than a year. INSIDE: How to identify the scammer.
Medical Apps Are The New “House Calls”
Is your Smart Phone going to replace your doctor soon? A barrage of new Medical Apps gives new meaning to “house calls,” reports CBS4′s Cynthia Demos.
Identity Theft A Danger For Kids
The last thing on most parents’ mind this time of year is worrying about having identity thieves steal their children’s personal data to take out credit cards, loans, and even renting homes in their kids’ names. But it’s something that is a growing problem that parents should pay attention to it.
Feds Call Identity Theft And Tax Fraud An Epidemic
The Federal Trade Commission has just released a report showing that the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Metropolitan area was the number one area in the country last year for consumer complaints about Identity theft.
Caller ID Spoofing Scam Gaining Popularity
If you are still getting annoying telemarketing phone calls, it could be because you’ve been spoofed! We discover the newest trick being used to get you to answer your phone.
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