Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that calls made with voices generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). It is important to not engage in any conversation or respond to any prompts to minimize the risk of fraud.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 19, 2021

United States’ FTC just released their Data Spotlight Consumer protection report where it raises significant concerns and tries to raise awareness of cryptocurrency investments related risks. The post Over $80 Million Lost Due to Cryptocurrency Scams appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Robocalls are automated phone calls, often associated with scams and unwanted solicitations, which can be a nuisance to individuals and businesses alike. Robocalls are not only an annoying waste of time and resources, they often serve as a prelude to more targeted scams. There are apps that can help you block robocalls.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2024

The court also imposed an injunction prohibiting any future violations of the Truth in Caller ID Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act. If you’ve lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Do not engage with the call at all.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act puts an end to the ever-increasing dominance of Big Tech companies," said Andreas Schwab, an Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the Parliament rapporteur. New laws, new risks.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cold calling has been associated with scam tactics for decades, and the growing number of ways to combat these techniques (like Do Not Call lists) are routinely ignored by the robocallers. We know the scam artists behind these calls are relentless—but we are coming for them and won’t stop until we get this junk off the line.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Among other uses, Vaultinum’s Timestamping solution will enable companies to demonstrate their compliance with the EU Omnibus Directive (28/05/2022), promoting price transparency and fair consumer practices. It is well known that most Black Friday promotions are misleading, and that in most cases product discounts tend to be inflated.

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