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Fake Support Numbers Are Everywhere and Here’s How to Verify Before You Call

The wrong phone call can drain a bank account faster than a stolen credit card. A single search for customer support can put anyone face to face with a scammer who sounds confident, professional, and ready to “help.” Fake support numbers now crowd search engines, social media posts, and even…

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Scammers Are Cloning Official Report Sites and Here’s Where to File Safely

A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency. Right now, criminals don’t just steal identities or empty bank accounts. They clone the very websites…

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The "Unitary Executive" Theory's Contribution to the Deformation of the Constitution

The "three buckets" picture of the federal government, in combination with the unitary executive thesis, gives extravagant power to the President.

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The Fake Amazon Order Email Millions Are Getting — and One Click Gives Hackers Your Password

A single email can undo years of careful online habits. That message claims you ordered something expensive from Amazon. It shows a familiar logo, a convincing order number, and a total that makes your stomach drop. It urges you to review or cancel the purchase immediately. One click later, hackers…

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Doing Everything Right? 7 Ways Your Credit Score Can Still Fall

Your credit score does not care about your good intentions. It does not applaud your budgeting spreadsheet or congratulate you for paying every bill on time. It reacts to data, formulas, and timing, and sometimes it drops even when you swear you have done everything right.

The Free Financial Advisor

The Federal Trade Commission Won't Give Up Its Crusade Against Meta

The government insists that Meta has a monopoly. If anything, the social media market is fiercely competitive.

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FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant

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The “Black Box” Betrayal: How Your Car is Reporting Your 2026 Driving Habits to Your Insurance Company

You might consider yourself a safe driver, but your car’s internal computer may have a different opinion. In January 2026, a massive privacy scandal has officially reached its boiling point. For years, major automakers have been quietly collecting granular data on your driving habits, from how hard you hit the…

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1933 to 1945

President Franklin D. Roosevelt did his best to defend presidential removal power at will notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s lawless decision in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States.

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1921 to 1933

Every President from 1921 to 1933 successfully defended presidential removal power at will.

Reason

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said

The Independent UK

4 Get Rich Quick Schemes That Went Horribly Wrong

Explore four get rich quick schemes that went horribly wrong and the costly lessons behind these failed money-making plans.

GOBankingRates

‘My bank did not give me my money back’: Florida woman deposits 2 checks from jewelry company. Then they ask her to Zelle them something back

Fake check scams remain one of the most common fraud tactics used against Americans, among many just like it.

The Mary Sue

Rental scams have cost consumers $65M since 2020

‘If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned

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Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

The only thing the Federal Trade Commission and European Commission succeeded in doing was transferring ownership of iRobot from an American company to a Chinese one.

The Independent UK

Uber could face billions in penalties across US after ‘deceptive billing and cancellation practices’

In some cases, Uber customers allegedly had to go through more than 30 actions to cancel their subscription

Reason

Legislative Vetoes for Independent Agencies

Congress tried to claw back the FTC's powers in 1980 through a legislative veto, but Chadha rendered that "bargain" unconstitutional.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss drug customers were caught up in telehealth scam. Here’s how to avoid being a victim

Federal Trade Commission crackdown on company selling GLP-1 is a reminder of the dangers consumers face when purchasing trending treatments online

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Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Alleged Price Fixing In Meat, Seed And Fertilizer Industries Amid Serious Affordability Crisis Warning

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating food-supply-chain security task forces within the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address risks from price fixing and other anti-competitive practices.

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Protect Yourself From These 5 Zelle Scams in 2026

As Zelle makes it easier than ever to send money, it also becomes easier than ever to lose cash to the wrong people. Here are five common Zelle scams to avoid.

GOBankingRates

5 Key Signs You’ve Been Hacked — and What To Do Next To Protect Your Money

Spot the warning signs of a hack and learn what steps to take immediately to protect your money and secure your financial accounts.

Reason

Meta's Victory Over the Federal Trade Commission Shows the Market Moves Faster Than Antitrust Enforcement

The decision ends the witch hunt begun under the first Trump administration.

Euronews

Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Financial Fraud Is No Longer the Warning. It's the Aftermath, and America Is Paying the Price

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the year prior, and the majority of losses came from imposter scams.

The Guardian - UK

Yes, New York will soon be under new management. But Zohran Mamdani is just the start

Lina Khan outraged corporates and conservatives as head of the Federal Trade Commission. Expect more of the same now she’s with the mayor-elect’s transition team, writes Carys Afoko

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