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Elon Musk's Lawyer Said Winners of The $1 Million Giveaway Are Not Chosen Randomly; Legal Experts Say That's Illegal

Musk's contest, intended to support Trump, draws allegations of fraud as winners are reportedly chosen based on political effectiveness rather than randomly.

Latin Times

A Bad Election for Sex and for Tech

No matter who wins, we can expect bad policies surrounding sex and especially surrounding technology.

Reason

Presidential Punctuation

Plus: Kamala Harris' closing argument, the FTC's harassment of Musk-owned Twitter, and more

Reason

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Fake Job Scams Are On The Rise: Here's What You Need To Know

Experts give tips on how to not fall victim to fake job scams.

International Business Times

Man's Lookalike Brother Fools SoFi's Online ID Verification For $52K Loan He Lost To Crypto Scam

A man's lookalike brother exploited SoFi's ID verification system to fraudulently secure a $52K loan in his name, only to lose the entire amount in a cryptocurrency scam.

International Business Times UK

Trustpilot CEO: Here’s why we support the FTC’s crackdown on fake consumer reviews

In 2023 alone, Trustpilot eliminated over 3.3 million fraudulent reviews.

Fortune

Lyft Agrees To Pay $2.1 Million To Settle Allegations It Duped Drivers By Exaggerating Earnings

'It is illegal to lure workers with misleading claims about how much they will earn on the job,' said Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan

International Business Times

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Capri Stock Craters After Judge Blocks Tapestry Merger: What to Know

Capri Holdings stock has been nearly cut in half Friday after a U.S. judge blocked the retailer's proposed merger with Kate Spade parent Tapestry.

Kiplinger

US Court Blocks Coach Owner's $8.5 Bn Buyout Of Versace Parent

A US judge on Thursday blocked fashion group Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, citing a potential loss of competition.

International Business Times

"Goodbye, Chevron: Rediscovering the Virtues of an Independent Judiciary"

You could also call this "Why people who hate Trump should love reining in agencies' power to determine their own power."

Reason

Trade Associations Sue To Block FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule

In the complaint, the three plaintiffs -- Electronic Security Association, Interactive Advertising Bureau, and NCTA -- called the rule "arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion."

International Business Times

Top Judiciary Republicans Accuse FTC Chair Of Violating Hatch Act

Top Judiciary Republicans raise concerns about FTC Chair Lina Khan potentially violating the Hatch Act by participating in partisan events.

Top News

Fake online reviews and false testimonials are now banned by America's FTC

The new rules also apply to ungrounded legal, physical threats, and other forms of intimidation to suppress negative customer reviews.

PC Gamer

Analysts see tech policy changes in potential GOP-led Senate - Roll Call

Republican control of the Senate would likely tilt tech policy on AI and other areas toward industry-friendly terms.

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The Guardian - UK

As Silicon Valley eyes US election, Elon Musk is not the only tech bro to worry about

The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats, writes John Naughton

The Independent UK

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams

TechRadar

Canceling your tech subscriptions will finally become less painful thanks to new ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

Wish it was as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to start one? It soon could be thanks to a vital rule change.

International Business Times UK

No More Auto-renew Woes: Companies In US Now Required To Make Canceling Subscriptions As Easy As Signing Up

The FTC's "click to cancel" rule simplifies subscription cancellations by requiring clear consent, making cancellation easy, and banning misleading tactics.

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PC Gamer

The US FTC just dealt a deathblow to bad gyms and skeevy subscription services with a new 'click to cancel' rule

The new rule intends to force businesses to "make it as easy for people to withdraw from your program as it was to sign up."

Tom’s Guide

FTC announces 'Click to Cancel' rule for canceling subscription services — what you need to know

The Federal Trade Commission is looking into making canceling subscriptions an easier process.

Latin Times

Gym-Avoiders Rejoice As New 'Click to Cancel' Rule Puts an End to Infamously Irritating Membership Cancellation Process

Inactive gym members reluctant to embark upon an arduous membership cancellation process can look forward to a less painful process thanks to the Federal Trade Commission's new "Click-to-Cancel" rule.

International Business Times

It Is Becoming Easier To Cancel Those Unwanted Subscriptions; Here's How

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveils its new modifications to an existing policy to stop difficult cancellations.

Salon

Canceling memberships just got easier

The Federal Trade Commission's new "click to cancel" rule aims to smooth the process for consumers

GamesRadar

The lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, filed by a group of everyday gamers, has reportedly been settled and permanently dismissed

It was first filed back in 2022

Kiplinger

Look Out for Scams and Price Gouging Amid Hurricanes, Officials Warn

Storm fraud and price gouging are a real threat in the wake of a natural disaster. Victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton are being urged to stay on the lookout for rogue traders.

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