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Lost Money to a Scam? You Could Still Owe the IRS: Congress Aims to Fix That

The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act offers crucial tax deductions and removes IRS penalties for scam victims, alleviating unfair financial burdens. Learn more about this vital legislation today.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

The Scam Conversation Every Military Family Should Have This July

July is recognized as Military Consumer Month, making it an ideal time for military households to discuss the scams that frequently target their community. Frequent moves, deployments, job transitions, and benefit-related paperwork can create opportunities that scammers try to exploit, but that doesn’t mean military families are more vulnerable than…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 17

A Real FTC Employee Won’t Text You a Photo ID—The New Imposter Scam to Know

Imagine receiving a text from someone claiming to be a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) employee who says they can help you recover money you lost...

Saving Advice · Jul 16

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Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners, and a South Carolina law with a REINS-style provision, judicial deference prohibition, and sunset review requirement

Ballotpedia · Jul 16

Iran Used Ad Tracking To Hunt American Soldiers: Report

The U.S. government has used private ad data to get around the Fourth Amendment. Now foreign enemies are turning it into a weapon.

Reason · Jul 16

Woman buys $100 Home Depot gift card at Target. Then she allegedly discovers it has $0 balance: ‘What customers are supposed to do’

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We Got This Covered · Jul 16

Shopping Elsewhere Will Not Save You: Inside Amazon's Alleged Scheme To Look Cheapest By Making Every Rival Raise Prices

Amazon faces antitrust lawsuits alleging it pressured vendors to raise prices elsewhere, maintaining its low-price image.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

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Powersport Dealerships Are Getting Nervous About Possible FTC Deceptive Price Fines

Powersport dealerships are increasingly worried that the Federal Trade Commission will turn its eyes toward the industry as it cracks down on deceptive consumer price practices.

RideApart · Jul 14

Victims of Trump purge call supreme court ruling a ‘dagger’ at heart of civil service

Rebecca Slaughter, fired by Trump from the FTC in 2025, worries agencies will fear defying the US president

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Rose Gold Necklaces: How to Choose the Right Style for You

Rose gold has a warm, pinkish glow that flatters a wide range of skin tones, which is one reason it remains popular for necklaces.

inkl · Jul 13

Why Seniors Are Creating “Scam Scripts” Before Answering Unknown Calls

The phone rings, and the caller ID shows a number you don’t recognize. Do you answer, ignore it, or risk picking up because it could...

Saving Advice · Jul 12

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in World Prof. Ass'n for Transgender Health v. FTC: When parties seek an… The post World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 11

FTC Consumer Refund Programs Worth Checking Before Assuming You’re Not Eligible

A surprising amount of money from FTC consumer refund programs goes unclaimed simply because people assume they do not qualify. The Federal Trade Commission runs refund programs connected to specific enforcement actions, and a quick check of the official refund listings could reveal a payment opportunity tied to a company…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 11

FTC Warns About Debt-Relief Scams Targeting Military Families During July

Military families already face enough financial challenges without scammers trying to exploit them. Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that’s exactly what’s happening as...

Saving Advice · Jul 10

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The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 10

RentGrow to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle FTC Allegations of Fair Credit Reporting Act and FTC Act Violations

The Federal Trade Commission announced on July 9, 2026, that RentGrow will pay $2.25 million to settle allegations that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the FTC Act, according to an official FTC press release.

The Guardian - US · Jul 10

New York City moves to adopt ban of deceptive subscription practices

Mamdani administration seeks to ban companies from trapping customers into paying recurring charges and ‘junk fees’

Saving Advice · Jul 9

How to Freeze Your Credit for Free After 60—and Why Every Retiree Should Do It

When you turn 60, you’re likely thinking about the latter half of your life and what it’ll look like. You’re entering the home stretch of...

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

Trump’s consumer protection head has earned grudging respect – but does he have the authority to do his job?

Chris Mufarrige has taken aim at Facebook scams and junk fees, but consumer advocates say he has an uphill climb

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The Independent UK · Jul 8

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines

Saving Advice · Jul 7

The Summer Travel Scam Retirees Should Watch Before Booking a Last-Minute Trip

According to the AARP Fraud Resource Center, the FTC received more than 64,000 reports involving travel, vacation, and timeshare fraud in 2025, and AI-generated fake...

Benzinga · Jul 4

Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Oil Industry As Federal Agencies Push States to Investigate Elevated Gas Prices

On Friday, the Donald Trump administration intensified its scrutiny of the petroleum industry by urging state officials to investigate whether oil companies or fuel retailers are unlawfully keeping gasoline prices elevated despite falling crude oil costs.

Ballotpedia · Jul 3

Weekly Brew: July 3, 2026

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that federal law does not preempt a Mississippi law allowing absentee ballots to be received up to five days after the election.

Reason · Jul 2

No One Can Control the Future

Certainly not Bernie Sanders on AI.

Ballotpedia · Jul 2

U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Welcome to the Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brew.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 1

'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying requests

The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of making it difficult for identity theft victims to actually get records of fraudulent transactions.

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