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FTC issues over $5 million in refunds to victims of credit repair scheme
A November 2022 lawsuit filed by the organization alleged ACRO Services stole millions of dollars from customers under the promise of reduced credit card debt within 12 to 18 months.
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting scams, other types of fraud and impersonation can also surround these events. If you’re already feeling vulnerable, you may be more likely to fall for other types of fraud, such as:
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Los Angeles fire victims may face another threat – rental scams
Rental scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for years. But in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have displaced thousands of people,
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FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is suing PepsiCo for alleged price discrimination in the final days of the Biden administration.
Apartment giant Greystar facing FTC lawsuit over misleading rental fees
The suit accuses the company of falsely advertising rental prices by failing to inform renters of numerous mandatory fees.
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The Schall Law Firm Invites Shareholders With Losses To Join An Inquiry Into Dave Inc. For Securities Law Violations
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 20 ... Dave is the subject of a DOJ and FTC civil enforcement action announced on December 30, 2024. The government alleges that the Company and its co-founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman ...
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?
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Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued to more than 31,000 people in the vicinity of two new wildfires north of Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los ...
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Palisades Fire cost Los Angeles at least $350m in broken infrastructure and figure ‘will likely grow’
The Pacific Palisades fire and other blazes within the city limits have cost Los Angeles at least $350 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to a city estimate. The estimate ...
This Is Who Should Foot the Bill for the Los Angeles Fires
It’s time to require oil and gas companies to compensate communities, homeowners, businesses and even insurers for the losses.
Expect Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar fire recovery to bring fraud, abuse and more misfortune
Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.