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consumer-fraud
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politics4 hrs ago
House Committee Approves Bill to Restore Fraud Loss Tax Deductions, Full House Action Uncertain
The Ways and Means Committee passed the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act on July 1 by a 39-0 vote. The measure would lift permanent restrictions on theft-loss deductions enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and waive the 10% early-withdrawal penalty on retirement accounts.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology13 days ago
Fake websites copy retailer pages to sell discounted air conditioners
Fraudulent sites mimicking known retailers are offering air conditioning units at steep discounts during a UK heatwave. Buyers who order through the copied pages risk handing payment details to criminals.
bbc.co.uktechnology28 days ago
FBI lists fraudulent websites mimicking FIFA and World Cup domains
The FBI issued a June 16 alert about spoofed sites mimicking FIFA and World Cup pages. Dozens of fraudulent domains have been identified.
Kenneth Allen / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)technology95 days ago
NZXT and Fragile Agree to $3.45 Million Settlement in Flex PC Rental Lawsuit
NZXT and Fragile have agreed to pay $3.45 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them of defrauding consumers through the Flex PC rental service. The preliminary settlement, filed in a California District Court on April 7, includes debt forgiveness and ownership grants…