Wonny: "Investigating Chinese 'Livestreamer Training Camps'" | #Scam #MarketingAdvice #PyramidSchemes #ConsumerFraud
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSj0...

Global Alert: Social Discovery Group, Sol Networks Limited, and Platforms such as AmoLatina, Dating.com, and Others A Systemic Organized Fraud Facilitated by Financial Negligence

$200M/year. $6.34/sec.
That's the cost of Social Discovery Group's fraud (AmoLatina,...)
GDPR violations. Banks silent.
Read the proof 👇
👉 akumaayori.substack.com/p/global-ale...
#RomanceScam #AmoLatina #Malta #Offshore #ConsumerFraud #Investigation

Social Discovery Group: Justice Front, Vulnerabilities Behind the Scenes Opinion analysis based on public sources, not constituting a criminal accusation

TechBullion praises them.
Victims don't.
Read why: open.substack.com/pub/akumaayo... #RomanceScam #DatingScam #ConsumerFraud #AmoLatina #SDG #Malta #Offshore #Investigation #Exposed #ScamAlert

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.

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

#InstagramScam #ConsumerFraud #MetaFail

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Mid-pandemic: Loblaws' record profits while raising food prices, shrinking packaging #ConsumerFraud

Corporations' long practice of swapping ingredients for more profitable alternatives: health be damned
Avoid processed foods, fructose, HFCS

#capitalism #greed #inequality
#DemocraticSocialism

Is that snack chocolate or 'chocolatey'? How skimpflation might be affecting your groceries | CBC News Skimpflation is when companies swap out ingredients in food products for cheaper ones without lowering the price. The practice can be hard to detect because shoppers don't have access to companies' re...

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* unnatural chemicals in food

Is that snack chocolate or 'chocolatey'? How skimpflation might be affecting your groceries
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

"chocolate candy and peanut butter creme," not milk chocolate and peanut butter

#capitalism #ConsumerFraud #greedflation #DemocraticSocialism

Social Discovery Group: when some dating sites mostly sell the illusion of meeting someone This article compares so‑called “classic” dating platforms, such as Meetic (Match Group), with platforms operated by Social Discovery Group (SDG), in particular Dating.com and AmoLatina.

New piece on SDG dating apps: “virtual companionship”, credits and hidden operators vs Meetic/Tinder’s subscriptions. open.substack.com/pub/akumaayo... #onlinedating #datingapps #consumerrights #GDPR #fraud #consumerfraud #fraudalert

Governor Newsom signs consumer protection bill cracking down on veteran fraud and abuse, launches tax cut for vets | Governor of California

Governor Newsom signs consumer protection bill cracking down on veteran fraud and abuse, launches tax cut for vets

www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/10/g...

#ConsumerFraud #ConsumerProtection #VeteranFraud #FederalBenefits

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.

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
www.mediapost.com/publications...

Vermont committee debates 10% ticket-resale cap and carve-outs for face-value platforms Witnesses told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on Feb. 3 that a 10% cap on resale markups would protect consumers but could make face-value platforms unsustainable unless the law exempts partnered services. Lawmakers discussed a possible higher cap for contracted partnerships and will hear more testimony Friday.

Vermont lawmakers are torn over a proposed 10% cap on ticket resale markups, weighing consumer protection against the sustainability of face-value platforms like CashorTrade.org.

Get the details!

#VT #VermontConsumerProtection #TicketResale #CitizenPortal #MarketRegulation #ConsumerFraud

Panel advances bill to create state office to pursue fraud claims linked to foreign‑adversary technology SB 13‑08 would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office in the attorney general’s office, a fraud fund and a rip‑and‑replace fund to remove and replace critical infrastructure technology produced by foreign adversaries; the committee gave the bill a due‑pass recommendation after stakeholder testimony about security risks from relabeled devices and solar inverters.

Arizona is taking a bold step to safeguard its infrastructure by advancing a bill to create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office aimed at tackling technology threats from abroad.

Learn more here!

#AZ #CitizenPortal #NationalSecurity #ArizonaPublicSafety #ConsumerFraud #InfrastructureProtection

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.

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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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

Good! #Democrats, #ConsumerFraud, #DiscriminatoryLending

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

Vietnamese Beauty Queen Jailed 2 Years for False Health Gummy Ads

#consumerfraud #falseadvertising #MissGrandInternational2021 #QueenThien #Vietnam

Screenshot of Notice from Southern California Edison. Text in screenshot is: "Understanding Updates to Your Bill You may soon notice updates to your electricity bill. We're here to help you understand these updates and the reasons behind them, as well as solutions to help manage costs. What to Expect 1 Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, residential electric rates will increase by approximately 13% to support investments in the safety, reliability and security of the electric grid. This update will begin on your October bill and the bills that follow."

Only lies detected🤬

Bill translation:

"The lawsuits from customers & fines are super expensive!

We're also being forced to upgrade & maintain all the infrastructure.

Why should we have to pay for all that stuff? Here, customer: you pay!

K? Thx. Bye!"

#SoCalEdison #ConsumerFraud #socalFires

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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

#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
@henseljim1.bsky.social
@noshadowcantouch.bsky.social
@theorginalbang.bsky.social
youtu.be/Wk7qQ4Lq2qA?...

Click Subscribe #NewYork #Zelle #ConsumerFraud #Lawsuit #SecurityLapses

@bell-news.bsky.social

#LTE ? Sometimes worse?

Mmmm... nope, that's not what we're paying for in #RedDeer #Alberta.

Either give the 3rd largest city in this province proper coverage, or charge us according to the level of service we actually receive. Otherwise, time to report Bell. #ConsumerFraud

Kingdom Valley Caught Fooling Consumers | Lower Customs Anger Car & Tile Manufacturers | Maryam Nawaz Gave Herself Challenge | Conzumer Tv

Watch Full Video: youtu.be/uOpDn_BKvxg

#KingdomValleyScam #ConsumerFraud #CustomsDuty #CarIndustryCrisis #TileManufacturers #MaryamNawaz

Beauty Pageant Winner Faces Fraud Charges Over Fibre Supplements Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested in Fibre Gummies Fraud Scandal Vietnamese authorities have arrested Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a well-known beauty

Authorities Arrest Miss Grand Vietnam Winner Over Fake Gummies
#VietnamNews #ConsumerFraud #FakeSupplements #FibreGummies #BeautyQueen #NguyenThucThuyTien #SocialMediaScandal #HealthFraud #ProductRecall #VietnamInfluencers #FoodSafety #FakeProducts #FraudAlert #CounterfeitGoods #SupplementsScam

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo hit with government lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers: 'Falsely promoting and distributing'

#Coca-Cola and #PepsiCo hit with government lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers: 'Falsely promoting and distributing'

#SingleUsePlastic #Pollution #USVirginIslands #PlasticWaste #ClimateCrisis #MicroPlastics #Recycling #Greenwashing #USpoli #ConsumerFraud

www.yahoo.com/news/coca-co...

California agencies conduct successful sting operation against unpermitted movers Multi-agency sting in Napa County results in multiple criminal filings against unpermitted movers.

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

Oregon House Bill 3966 addresses multiple consumer protection violations Bill outlines violations of various Oregon consumer protection regulations and laws.

Oregon's House Bill 3966 could revolutionize consumer protection by imposing stricter penalties on businesses that deceive shoppers, but will it come at the cost of small businesses' survival?

Learn more here

#OR #BusinessAccountability #ConsumerFraud

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster, saving Elon Musk's company from having to pay for repairs.

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims

www.reuters.com/business/aut...

#ComsumerRights #CarWarranties #WarrantyRepairs #ConsumerFraud #ClassAction #CarRepairs #Tesla #TeslaOdometers

A shady, shuttered tech bootcamp may be sneaking back online A judge said CFPB workers could finally get back to work on Friday.

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

Note: do not purchase any iRobot vacuums. They are actively allowing stolen goods on Amazon to be sold and refusing product support for those units. Avoid iRobot at all costs. #irobot #consumerfraud