Fed proposes higher thresholds for bank insider loans
The Federal Reserve would update Regulation O and raise several insider-loan thresholds, but the proposal is not final. Comments are due October 5, 2026.
Consumer Protection
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FBI says Americans reported nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses in 2025
The FBI logged 1,008,597 internet-crime complaints in 2025. Reported losses reached $20.877 billion, with people 60 and older reporting the largest total.
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Sun City West APS Customers Get New 95-Degree Protection Against Residential Shutoffs
A proposed APS settlement adds a 95-degree forecast safeguard for eligible residential customers in Sun City West, while overdue balances, ongoing charges and reconnection requirements remain.
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Cash App settlement adds new pressure on payment apps over fraud protection
A 46-state settlement requires Cash App to expand live support, fraud safeguards and unauthorized-transfer investigations while separating state payments from consumer redress.
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AssuranceAmerica says breach exposed data of nearly 7 million people
AssuranceAmerica says a March incident may have exposed insurance, driver and identity data for 6,998,886 people. Here’s what consumers should do.
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D.C. Council’s ticket-resale law moves toward a planned 2027 start
The D.C. Council unanimously approved the RESALE Act, but the planned January 1, 2027, start still depends on mayoral approval and congressional review.
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GAO: Federal Marketplace Controls Left Consumers Vulnerable to Plan Changes
A GAO report says weak CMS safeguards may have allowed unauthorized Marketplace changes, putting coverage, premiums and tax credits at risk for consumers.
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FTC weighs consumer-law theory for hidden AI objectives
The FTC is considering whether undisclosed AI objectives that steer answers away from users’ reasonable expectations could violate existing federal law.
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DOT Extends Pause on Refund Enforcement for Renumbered Flights
DOT extended through July 7, 2027, a temporary pause on enforcing refund rules for some renumbered flights, but major itinerary changes still qualify.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers over alleged health-data sharing
The FTC and two state partners allege Hims & Hers shared health-related data with advertising platforms despite privacy assurances. The case is pending.
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Senators Demand Answers Over CFPB Complaint Portal Changes
Senators are pressing the CFPB over new verification rules and credit-reporting requirements that add steps for consumers seeking help with financial problems.
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FTC Ticket-Limit Case Puts Online Scalping Tactics Under Scrutiny
The FTC’s Elite Events case targets alleged ticket-limit circumvention, but it does not cap resale prices, remove fees or guarantee fans primary-market access.
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FDA Turns Global Infant-Formula Recall Into Supply-Chain Warning
The FDA is urging infant-formula makers to strengthen supplier controls after a global cereulide event linked recalled products to 99 countries and territories.
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Amazon Settlement Highlights Identity-Theft Records Rights
The FTC’s June 30 Amazon settlement highlights a federal right identity-theft victims can use to request transaction records from businesses within 30 days.
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FTC’s RentGrow Settlement Puts Tenant-Screening Data Under Scrutiny
A proposed $2.25 million RentGrow settlement alleges duplicate records and dispute failures that could affect renters’ access to housing.
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Federal Reserve survey highlights payment-scam recovery gap
A Federal Reserve survey estimates $56 billion in 2025 net losses from non-credit-card fraud and shows worse recovery outcomes for some payment methods.
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FTC targets ticket broker accused of bypassing limits on 2,400 events
The FTC says a Georgia broker used fake accounts, virtual cards and proxy services to exceed ticket limits on more than 2,400 events.
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FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonators Targeting Cybercrime Victims
The FBI says scammers are posing as IC3 personnel, using fake websites and AI-generated media to target people who already reported online crime.
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xAI sues Minnesota over new law targeting AI-generated nude images
xAI is challenging Minnesota’s new AI nudification law, which took effect August 1 and allows depicted people to sue while authorizing state penalties of up to $500,000 per unlawful access, download or use.
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FBI Warns World Cup Fans About Fake FIFA Ticket Websites
The FBI says spoofed FIFA websites are collecting personal and banking information and selling fake World Cup tickets and hospitality packages.
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What Minneapolis Residents Should Know About Minnesota Laws That Took Effect Aug. 1
Minnesota’s Aug. 1 laws prohibit virtual-currency kiosks, raise the kratom age to 21 and temporarily block enforcement of prediction-market restrictions.
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FTC Sends $2.7 Million in Refunds to Handy Workers
The FTC is mailing 62,893 checks to eligible Handy workers. Here is who may qualify, how to cash the payment and how to avoid refund scams.