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Trump Signs Anti-Robocall TRACED Act Into Law
As one of his final acts of 2019, President Trump on Monday signed into law major anti-robocall legislation. The TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act aims to curb unwanted interruptions […]
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Sorry, Stalkers: Instagram Ditches ‘Following’ Activity Tab
Instagram has removed the “Following” tab from its Activity feed. The what? The “Following” tab, which you may have swiped to by accident, or probably never even realized was there. Unless you’re a […]
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Feds Bust Hundreds of Email Scammers Worldwide
More than 280 people were arrested in an international operation targeting alleged email scammers. The U.S. Department of Justice this week announced the conclusion of a global effort to stop Business Email Compromise […]
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Fall For the Viral Instagram Hoax? So Did Lots of Celebs
Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. Specifically: a viral Instagram post claiming the social network can now use images against users in court cases. The widely circulated screenshot alleges that new […]
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Russian Bots Rigged ‘The Voice Kids’ Talent Show, Results Cancelled
The result of a Russian spin-off of The Voice talent show has been cancelled after it was revealed that bots rigged the competition so that the 10-year-old daughter of a millionaire took the […]
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FCC: Don’t Be Fooled by ‘One Ring’ Robocall Scam
This is a public service announcement: Do not return unknown late-night calls using a West African country code. The Federal Communications Commission last week warned of “One Ring” or “Wangiri” (Japanese for “one […]
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FTC Shutters Four Groups Responsible For Billions of Illegal Robocalls
Can I get an amen? The Federal Trade Commission has shut down four groups responsible for billions of illegal robocalls. The agency reached settlements with four operations pitching auto warranties, debt-relief services, home […]
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FTC: Romance Scammers Extorted $143M From Lonely Hearts Last Year
Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like $143 million wasted on romance scams. The Federal Trade Commission this week revealed that lovey-dovey shakedowns account for more monetary losses than any other consumer fraud type. […]
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