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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

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

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.

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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

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

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…

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‘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

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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

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

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.

Tom’s Guide

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...

Reason

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.

Fortune

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.

The Mary Sue

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.

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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

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

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

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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...

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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.

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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...

The Guardian - US

US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘Bait and switch’

Richard Blumenthal says Ticketmaster acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show company upping fees to avoid losses

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'I Did My Due Diligence': Woman Inherits Her Brother’s Mustang. Then She Tries To Buy Parts For It

A TikTok creator says she was scammed while trying to buy body parts for a Ford Mustang she inherited from her late brother. According to her, she checked the seller’s address, read Google reviews, and even received a working tracking link, but days after placing her order, she got an…

PC Gamer

Remember when Mastercard pressured Steam to remove a bunch of NSFW games? The FTC says that's not cool—sort of

The FTC warned Mastercard, PayPal, and others against denying consumers the right to buy what they want, saying that "access to such infrastructure and services is essential for Americans’ participation in everyday commerce."

Reason

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Permissible ingredients, mandatory detention, and burrowing mites.

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster quietly adds new hidden charges to cover crackdown on ‘junk fees,’ report says

The company said it was abiding by rules introduced in 2025

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