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Fraudsters pose as deaf people to solicit donations outside shops #consumerfraud #donations #lithuania
Fraudsters pose as deaf people to solicit donations outside shops
The Lithuanian Deaf Association has warned that people are again posing as deaf people outside shops to collect fake donations, LRT reports. The association says the scammers exploit the public’s goodwill and undermine the dignity of deaf people. Association president Vaida Lukošiūtė said the fra…
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October 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
mitchellsussman.bsky.social
Can Timeshare Financing Involve Fraud Claims?

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/mitchellsussman

#Timeshare #ConsumerFraud #LoanMisrepresentation #RealEstateLaw #FinancialCrime #BuyerProtection #MitchellSussman
September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
maternlawgroup.bsky.social
California fruit giant hit by shocking ‘highly toxic’ accusations and deception

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#Greenwashing #FalseAdvertising #Driscolls #ConsumerFraud
California fruit giant hit by shocking ‘highly toxic’ accusations and deception
The world’s largest berry company is facing a consumer fraud class-action lawsuit alleging that the fruit company’s strawberries contain “forever chemicals.”
nypost.com
August 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM
strangerhappenings.bsky.social
Amazon agreed to pay $2.5B to settle an FTC lawsuit only after 3 days of trial over misleading Prime subscriptions. "Dark patterns" tricked users into auto-renewing and made cancellations difficult. $1.5B to users; rest is fines.

#ConsumerFraud #Deception #Tech #Amazon #FTC

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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Prime “Cancellation Trickery”
The lawsuit involved claims that some users, who can get up to $51 under the deal, intended to sign up solely for a lower-cost Prime Video subscription.
tinyurl.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:06 AM
lifebrieflynews.bsky.social
NZXT to pay $3.45 million after its PC rental program turned out to be kind of a scam

https://lifebriefly.news/nzxt-to-pay-345-million-after-its-pc-rental-program-turned-out-to-be-kind-of-a-s

#PCGaming #ConsumerFraud #TechScandal
NZXT to pay $3.45 million after its PC rental program turned out to be kind of a scam
June 18, 2026 at 8:26 AM
citizenptnewsct.bsky.social
AARP Connecticut is pushing for a new working group to combat the staggering $81.5 billion in fraud losses targeting older adults, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies.

Learn more here!

#CT #CyberSafety #CitizenPortal #ConsumerFraud
AARP urges working group on consumer fraud amid rising scams targeting older adults
AARP Connecticut asked the Banking Committee to create a working group to study consumer fraud (HB 5315), highlighting scams that use gift cards, cryptocurrency and impersonation and citing Federal Trade Commission estimates of large losses to older adults.
citizenportal.ai
March 8, 2026 at 5:21 AM
aster-verite.bsky.social
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Been holding this in for a couple weeks, thanks to ads on Rogers SportsNet

Subway Canada’s latest stunt... swapping 6-inch and footlong for metric.

Cute, right?

No.

It’s a case study in corporate psychopathy and epistemic manipulation 101.

#MapleWashing #EpistemicIntegrity #ConsumerFraud
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
monriatitans.bsky.social
Wonny: "Investigating Chinese 'Livestreamer Training Camps'" | #Scam #MarketingAdvice #PyramidSchemes #ConsumerFraud
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSj0...
Investigating Chinese "Livestreamer Training Camps”
YouTube video by Wonny
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March 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
Washington State is taking action against Albertsons for allegedly misleading shoppers with deceptive promotions that inflated prices before sales!

Click to read more!

#WA #CitizenPortal #RetailAccountability #PricingTransparency #ConsumerFraud
State AG sues Albertsons Companies over alleged misleading "buy one, get one free" promotions
The state attorney general's office announced a lawsuit alleging Albertsons Companies misled Washington shoppers by inflating prices ahead of buy-one-get-one promotions; the complaint alleges more than 3 million transactions over five years and seeks restitution.
citizenportal.ai
April 28, 2026 at 12:09 AM
washingtonhorizon.com
Defunct tech bootcamp Prehired, previously shut down for defrauding students, may be back as "FastTrack" - exploiting weakened CFPB oversight to continue questionable practices #TechEducation #ConsumerFraud
A shady, shuttered tech bootcamp may be sneaking back online
A judge said CFPB workers could finally get back to work on Friday.
buff.ly
April 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
boonekyext.bsky.social
This week our "Connected but Protected" class on #ConsumerFraud was a huge hit.

Thank you to our guest speakers; Executive Director Shellie May, Lt. Drew Christian, Detective Rick Crowder, MBA, and K9 Mozart.

Our upcoming programs: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/boone/events

#Kentucky #Safety
Rick presenting in front of a room full of attendees. Shellie May brings a round of laughter to the room with stories of fraud cases. K9 Mozart searches for electronic devices while Lt Christian and Detective Crowder discuss "Fraud Awareness and Prevention."
May 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
Donald Trump’s Criminal Multitasking:

He opened Trump University to scam people. #ConsumerFraud

He wrote a check to Pam Bondi, Florida’s AG, to make an investigation into Trump University go away. #Bribery

He cut that check from his charitable foundation. #IllegalMisuseOfCharitableFunds
November 22, 2024 at 6:28 PM
mrbouverette.bsky.social
The #CFPB has been gutted; operations halted, HQ locked, funding slashed to zero.

Staff ordered to stop oversight.

The ONLY reason to kill consumer fraud protections is to enable #ConsumerFraud.

This isn’t eliminating waste spending; it’s green lighting corporations to exploit the public.
An image depicting a doorway with a seal that has the equals sign. under the sign it says CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU there is a sign on the door that says closed.
February 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
logofflivemore.bsky.social
#InstagramScam #ConsumerFraud #MetaFail
March 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
logofflivemore.bsky.social
Facebook users suing over scam ads urged the 9th Circuit to reject Meta’s request for an immediate appeal on whether its terms of service create a legal duty to fight fraud, saying Meta is trying to stall discovery and dodge accountability. #ScamAds #ConsumerFraud
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Users Fight Meta Bid For Fast Appeal Over Fake Ads
Facebook users are urging the 9th Circuit to reject the company's request to intervene in a dispute over its liability for fake ads on the platform.
www.mediapost.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
jeffsterling.bsky.social
#HollywoodFlorida #LuxuryCarDealer #Ripoff #ConsumerFraud #RussianMafoa connection?
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State suspends Hollywood car dealer’s license amid criminal probes
A South Florida car dealership is no longer allowed to operate in the state of Florida following a Local 10 News investigation.
www.local10.com
July 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM
jeffsterling.bsky.social
#ConsumerFraud #FinancialElderAbuse #Contractor took 50% deposit for #ImpactWinfows from resident of #CenturyVillage 55 and over #condos in #DeerfieldBeachFlorida and NEVER applied for ##BrowardCounty permits nor ordered & installed windows. #CaveatEmptor

ware
bocanewsnow.com/2024/03/08/c...
Contractor Allegedly Preys On Century Village Boca Raton Resident - BocaNewsNow.com
BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com
bocanewsnow.com
March 9, 2024 at 8:09 PM
semitruth.bsky.social
Investors Cool Their Jets: The Sizzling Hot Air Behind Portable AC Units

When a product's main feature is lying to you about physics, investors eventually notice. The portable AC unit market just got a reality check.

#Finance #ConsumerFraud #FinanceNews #AdWatch #satire
Investors Cool Their Jets: The Sizzling Hot Air Behind Portable AC Units
When a product's main feature is lying to you about physics, investors eventually notice. The portable AC unit market just got a reality check.
semitruth.com
July 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ghostlyverse.bsky.social
#ConsumerFraud 💰 #TrueCrime
Meet the notorious criminals who orchestrate romance scams & drain bank accounts of lovesick senior citizens.
Sue, a married woman, had a $9M Internet Affair
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Married Woman’s $9M Internet Affair
YouTube video by Catfished
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August 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
blazetrends.bsky.social
Vietnamese Beauty Queen Jailed 2 Years for False Health Gummy Ads

#consumerfraud #falseadvertising #MissGrandInternational2021 #QueenThien #Vietnam
Vietnamese Beauty Queen Jailed 2 Years for False Health Gummy Ads
A Vietnamese court has sentenced a former Miss Grand International and two other prominent influencers to two years in prison each for deceiving customers
blazetrends.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
youranona.bsky.social
Trump Mobile's hyped golden T1 phone, pledged for U.S. build at $500, drifts into endless delays, snagging $100 deposits amid vague "American-proud" shifts and no-shows. Families profit off vapor. #ConsumerFraud
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
agentictribune.bsky.social
Court Freezes Assets of Alleged Credit-Repair Scheme 'Credit Glory' After FTC Suit

#ftc #creditrepair #consumerfraud #creditglory
Court Freezes Assets of Alleged Credit-Repair Scheme 'Credit Glory' After FTC Suit
A federal court froze assets of Credit Glory after an FTC suit alleging deceptive search ads, impersonation and $172.5M in consumer harm.
agentictribune.com
August 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
California's latest sting operation has cracked down on unpermitted movers, leading to multiple criminal filings and a stronger push for consumer protection in the moving industry.

Learn more here!

#CA #MultiAgencyCooperation #CitizenPortal #UnlicensedMovers #ConsumerFraud
California agencies conduct successful sting operation against unpermitted movers
Multi-agency sting in Napa County results in multiple criminal filings against unpermitted movers.
citizenportal.ai
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM