Key developments: The Federal Trade Commission announced it is soliciting commentary on possible rule changes aimed at stopping impersonation scams that run through online advertising platforms. The agency highlighted how ad‑optimization tools enable scammers to generate billions in…
Continue reading FTC Seeks Public Input on Updating Rules to Curb Online Impersonation Scam AdsThe FTC announced it is soliciting feedback on potential rule changes aimed at curbing impersonation scams that proliferate through online advertising platforms. The agency zeroed in on ad‑optimization tools that enable scammers to generate billions in illicit revenue,…
Continue reading FTC Seeks Public Input on Updating Rules to Combat Online Impersonation Scam AdsKey developments: – The dismissal of the antitrust case against Visa and Mastercard removes a major hurdle for regulators seeking to curb alleged fee‑fixing at ATMs, signaling that proving consumer‑harm in the credit‑card space remains challenging. – A…
Continue reading Major Court Rulings Shape Consumer Protection Landscape in Late 2026Key developments: The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to let consumers rate their phone carriers’ robocall‑blocking performance has drawn sharp criticism from a leading cable industry group, which warns the plan could sap enforcement resources. At the same time,…
Continue reading FCC Robocall Scorecard Faces Industry Pushback Amid Growing Consumer Protection InitiativesKey developments: The Federal Communications Commission announced a new consumer‑focused “scorecard” that would let telephone users evaluate how well their voice service providers block unwanted robocalls. A prominent cable industry association quickly pushed back, arguing the proposal would…
Continue reading Cable Industry Group Challenges FCC’s Robocall Scorecard InitiativeKey developments: The FTC announced it is seeking public comment on modernizing its rules to curb impersonation scams that exploit ad‑optimization platforms, highlighting how these tools let scammers reap billions while tech firms keep the profits. Simultaneously, California…
Continue reading FTC Seeks Rule Changes on Online Scam Ads as California Expands Solo Monopoly Authority
