Trump’s trade commission is using fear to silence dissent The FTC settled its case with Media Matters for America. But it doesn’t have to win in court to achieve its goals The Guardian - US · May 17
I've been studying Big Tech for a long time. What just happened with Anthropic and the Pentagon terrifies me For years, I watched regulators fail to keep pace with Silicon Valley. The Anthropic-Pentagon standoff is proof we've run out of time. Fortune · May 16
Arm Holdings to face US antitrust probe over chip tech: Report The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating Arm Holdings. The probe focuses on Arm's licensing of its chip technology. Regulators want to know if Arm is illegally monopolizing parts of the semiconductor market. This scrutiny is part of global attention on Arm's business practices. Arm faces similar investigations in other… The Economic Times · May 16
Meta Launches Incognito AI Chat Days After Removing Instagram Encryption Meta launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI on May 13, 2026, five days after quietly removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages — a sequence that digital-rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation called a broken promise. International Business Times · May 15
7 Signs a Contractor May Be Preparing to Overcharge an Older Homeowner For many older homeowners, finding a trustworthy contractor feels more stressful than ever. Rising repair costs, aggressive home-improvement marketing, and an increase in scams targeting... Saving Advice · May 13
Woman Loses $10K in Hilton Head Island Rental Scam — Facebook Accused of Becoming 'Breeding Ground' for Fraud A woman lost $10,800 (£8,530) to a fake Hilton Head rental via Facebook. FTC data shows half of reported rental scams now start on the platform International Business Times UK · May 13
MAGAs Are Fuming After Email Confirms They Will Never Get Their $500 Trump Phones or Deposits Back Nearly 600,000 Trump supporters paid deposits for a gold smartphone that remains undelivered, sparking outrage and calls for investigation into Trump Mobile's practices. International Business Times · May 9
11 Big SCOTUS Cases That Will Be Decided Soon From immigration and guns to executive power, transgender athletes, and mail-in ballots, these are the Supreme Court cases to watch out for in May and June. Reason · May 7
Gold Trump Phone Scam Victim Shares Warning to MAGA Community After Sinking Savings Into Brand That Never Arrived Trump Mobile's T1 phone launch, announced in June 2025, faces backlash due to billing issues, unfulfilled promises, and potential deceptive practices, prompting calls for an FTC investigation. International Business Times UK · May 5
Trump censorship binge angers MAGA fans As some members of MAGA media begin pushing back against Trump, there may be a limit to his campaign of retribution Salon · May 5
FTC Reports A Rise In Fake Toll-By-Plate Text Scams, Targeting Drivers In Multiple States Scam texts are hitting drivers with a surprising sense of urgency, and they look official enough to cause real confusion in just seconds. The Federal Trade Commission has flagged a sharp rise in fake toll-by-plate messages that trick people into believing they owe unpaid road fees. These messages often demand… Clever Dude · May 4
‘How is that possible’: Tennessee woman waited three hours at Discount Tire only to be told the vehicle she bought brand new might not be hers She bought it brand new off the lot We Got This Covered · Apr 28
Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined More than two-thirds of the total amount lost came from Meta-owned apps, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Fortune · Apr 28
Disabled veteran speaks out after losing more than $170K in social media scam Social media investment scams account for roughly half of the $2.1 billion lost to financial fraud in the U.S. in 2025, according to federal officials The Independent UK · Apr 28
Tom’s Guide · Apr 27 Social media scams cost Americans more than $2.1 billion last year, according to the FTC According to a new FTC report, 30% of reported scams in 2025 began on social media, costing consumers more than $2.1 billion.
Reason · Apr 22 A New Age-Verification Bill Could Make You Show ID To Use a Computer or Smartphone Plus: The war with Iran is raising condom prices, increased legal liability for chatbot advice could backfire, and more...
Fortune · Apr 21 JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence The FTC has been studying surveillance pricing since 2024 and recently its chairman told a Senate committee it may be time to review its disclosure rules for companies.
The Mary Sue · Apr 20 Live Nation just got declared a monopoly by a jury A federal jury verdict declared that Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, has been engaged in monopolistic practices. Social media has been celebrating the verdict, with many speculating a drastic drop in concert ticket prices.
Reason · Apr 18 The Supreme Court Ruled Against 'Informal Censorship' 6 Decades Ago but Officials Are Still Jawboning The Court's 1963 ruling in Bantam Books v. Sullivan is freshly relevant in light of recent efforts to restrict speech through government intimidation.
GOBankingRates · Apr 17 The IRS Won’t Do This by Text or Email — but Scammers Will Tax refund emails and texts claiming to be from the IRS are phishing scams. Learn about the warning signs and how to protect your identity this tax season.
Reason · Apr 15 The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech In the guise of investigating "potentially unlawful advertiser boycotts," the commission is punishing the organization for its views.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 StubHub ordered to pay $10 million to customers to settle case over deceptive ticket prices The $10 million settlement will be used for monetary relief to customers affected by the violation, according to the FTC
Saving Advice · Apr 8 Virginia Warning: The Fake USPS Tracking Text That’s Stealing Identities Across Loudoun County If you’ve recently received a text claiming your package is “on hold” or needs updated delivery info, you’re not alone, and you could be at...
Fortune · Apr 8 China is going after fake expert influencers, and the FTC’s new five-year plan seems to lay the same groundwork China issued new regulations banning people without proper credentials from offering any tips related to health, finance, or education online. The FTC just released a similar playbook.
Saving Advice · Apr 8 FTC Warning: ‘Verified’ Calls Are Still Being Spoofed—Why Millions Are Answering Anyway If you’ve ever answered a call because it looked “verified” or familiar, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly what scammers are counting on. Many Americans assume...