After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
FTC orders GM to stop collecting and selling driver’s data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary, OnStar, for unlawful ...
How to prepare for an emergency: Create a 'go bag,' do a home inventory and other lessons from the L.A. fires we can all learn
This month, multiple fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds swept Los Angeles County, leading to the destruction of several ...
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FTC Cracks Down on GM, OnStar Over Data Privacy Violations
This action marks the FTC’s first case involving connected vehicle data.
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General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years
General Motors and subsidiary OnStar will be banned for five years from sharing drivers' precise geolocation and driving ...
FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
The lawsuit arrive as renters gasp for air in America’s squeezed housing market and federal officials move to intervene. The ...
GM accepts FTC order to stop sharing driver data without consent
GM sold precise driver data collected through OnStar and a discontinued feature called Smart Driver. The information could ...
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one ...
Renters get fleeced by landlord with a 'juice the hog' mentality. FTC steps in. | Opinion
The Better Business Bureau's regular column informs consumers about scams and helps them avoid being defrauded.
Scam warning for anyone hit by the LA wildfires
During disasters such as the LA wildfires scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in ...
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My Turn | Collapse of community pharmacies a health care emergency
"A recent Health Affairs study revealed that nearly 30 percent of U.S. pharmacies have closed since 2010, with closures ...
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New Idaho law targets prescription drug costs through pharmacy benefit manager regulation
The legislation comes amid growing scrutiny of PBM practices. In September 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued the nation's three largest PBMs, alleging their rebate practices ...