Tag: consumerprotection
Australian Watchdog Warns of Rising AI Scam Threats
New report highlights increasing risks in the digital landscape.Highlights: Australian watchdog issues warning about AI-related scams.Rise in scams attributed to advancements in AI technology.Consumers...
US FTC Reports Consumers Lost $15.9 Billion to Fraud in 2025
The FTC reveals alarming fraud losses impacting millions of Americans.Highlights: Consumers lost $15.9 billion to fraud in 2025, according to the FTC.Fraud affects millions,...
New York Finalizes BNPL Rules to Strengthen Consumer Protections
New regulations aim to enhance transparency in buy now, pay later services.Highlights: New York's final regulations for BNPL services aim to protect consumers.Rules include...
FCA Tightens Rules for BNPL Lenders on Transparency and Affordability
New regulations aim to enhance consumer protection in the BNPL sector.Highlights: FCA introduces stricter guidelines for BNPL lenders.New rules focus on affordability assessments and...
FCA Launches Pop-Up ATM to Warn Customers of Investment Scams
New initiative aims to educate the public on investment fraud risks.
Highlights:FCA introduces a pop-up ATM to combat investment scams.
The initiative is part...
FTC Tightens Control Over Payment Processor Cliq in Contempt Ruling
Federal Trade Commission seeks legal action against Cliq for non-compliance.Highlights: FTC asks court to hold Cliq in contempt for ignoring compliance orders.The agency argues...