In a bold move to combat a surge in phone scams, Collin County, Texas, has begun installing scam alert posters near Bitcoin machines and ATMs—prime locations where victims are often coerced into transferring money. The initiative, led by Sheriff Jim Skinner, aims to disrupt scammers who impersonate law enforcement and […]
Scammers are impersonating Geek Squad, the tech support brand owned by Best Buy, in a phishing campaign that’s triggered thousands of complaints. Victims receive emails or texts claiming they’ve been charged $498.98 for an “Internet Security Plan,” complete with a fake invoice and bogus customer service number. The scammer’s goal? […]
Scammers in Stafford County, Virginia, are impersonating law enforcement to extort cash from residents. On July 21, a victim received a call from someone claiming to be Chief Deputy Shawn Kimmitz, falsely accusing them of missing jury duty and demanding $9,750 in cash to avoid arrest. The caller spoofed the […]
Imagine getting a call from your bank, your local police department, or even your own number. You pick up, and the voice sounds urgent—maybe even threatening. But here’s the twist: none of it is real. Welcome to the world of phone spoofing, a scammer’s favorite disguise. 🚨 What Is Phone […]
WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, along with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, will jointly host the second of three listening sessions focused on discussing ways to make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans by promoting competition. The […]
The Federal Trade Commission requests public comment on a petition seeking to reopen and set aside a final consent order involving a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock deal between private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners and natural gas producer EQT Corporation. The FTC’s 2023 consent order resolved antitrust concerns that alleged the […]
You’ve probably heard the warning: “If someone tells you to pay through a Bitcoin ATM, it’s a scam.” But why Bitcoin? Why ATMs? And why are more people falling victim every day? Let’s break down the psychology and technology scammers are exploiting—and how you can stay safe. 🚨 The Setup […]
🎭 Bollywood Glitz, Texas Fraud: Sammy & Sunita Mukherjee Accused in $4M Scam Plano, TX — Sidhartha “Sammy” Mukherjee and his wife Sunita once dazzled North Texas with glamorous Bollywood performances and high-profile social events. Today, they’re facing felony theft charges in what investigators call one of the most elaborate […]
Today, the Federal Trade Commission reopened and set aside the final consent order involving Exxon Mobil Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The FTC’s final order prohibited Exxon from nominating, designating, or appointing founder and former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield to Exxon’s board of directors or from serving in an […]
Today, the Federal Trade Commission reopened and set aside the final consent order involving Chevron Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Hess Corporation. The January 2025 final consent order prohibited Chevron from nominating, designating, or appointing Hess CEO John B. Hess Chevron’s board of directors. The FTC’s complaint alleged that Mr. Hess made “supportive […]