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.
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Massachusetts assisted-living safety rules take effect after Gabriel House fire
New statewide assisted-living safety rules took effect July 31 after the Gabriel House fire in Fall River killed 10 residents. Separate consumer protections effective July 17 address fees, contracts, services and resident rights.
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Alexi Giannoulias launches campaign for Chicago mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched his campaign for Chicago mayor on Aug. 2, 2026, entering the developing 2027 contest.
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Utah announces $18 million multistate settlement in 23andMe bankruptcy
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office announced that Utah is participating in an $18 million multistate settlement connected to 23andMe’s bankruptcy.
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Idaho attorney general secures $600,000 in two consumer-data settlements
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador announced July 21 that his office secured a combined $600,000 for Idaho through two consumer-data settlements. The available announcement does not identify the companies or terms.
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Nevada joins $45 million settlement with Block over alleged deceptive Cash App practices
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced that the state is part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. concerning alleged deceptive practices involving Cash App.
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Illinois secretary of state announces auto-insurance reform after four-year effort
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced an auto-insurance reform July 16, 2026, describing it as a four-year effort focused on consumer protections, transparency and rate oversight.
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Utah households affected by 23andMe breach included in $18 million state settlement
Utah will receive $461,688 from a multistate 23andMe bankruptcy settlement, but the separate consumer claim deadline passed on February 17, 2026.
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Hawaii Signs New AI Laws Covering Deepfakes and AI Companions
Hawaii’s new AI laws took effect July 14, creating conditional civil remedies for qualifying deepfakes and disclosure, crisis-response and minor-protection rules for AI companion operators.
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North Carolina Hemp Bill Returns to Raleigh as THC Rules Face a New Deadline
North Carolina lawmakers have not approved HB 328, but a July 30 re-referral sets up a possible House decision on proposed THC restrictions before November 12.
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New Jersey Enacts Ban on Personalized Grocery Pricing, But Main Rules Start in 2027
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey’s Fair Price Protection Act on July 23, but the main restrictions on personal-data-based grocery pricing do not begin until August 1, 2027.
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Arkansas to Receive $431,937 From 23andMe Settlement; Consumer Claims Are Separate
Arkansas will receive $431,937 from a 23andMe state settlement, but affected residents must look to a separate court process for any personal recovery.
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Oklahoma Medicaid fraud case widens as AG probes thousands of enrollments
Oklahoma’s Medicaid agency says thousands of residents may have been fraudulently enrolled as the attorney general examines oversight and fraud referrals.
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Plantation warns about water-filter sales claims, points to city records
Plantation says its water system complies with applicable standards and urges residents to review city records before paying for a home test or filter.