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Foodwatch Warns Three Influencer Supplement Brands Over Ashwagandha Health Claims
Consumer group Foodwatch has warned More Nutrition, Naturally You and ESN over allegedly unlawful EU health claims for a...
French TV Host Loses €9,000 in Caller-ID Bank Scam
Agathe Lecaron says a fake call displayed her bank’s name, and a second scam targeted her mobile operator. Her bank refu...
Turkey Tightens Car Rental Rules with Licences, Fleet Limits and Deposit Caps
The Trade Ministry's new vehicle rental regulation introduces compulsory licences, stricter fleet and vehicle standards,...
BNP Paribas and Free Mobile Ordered to Repay €16,964 in SIM-Swap Fraud Case
Paris court finds bank and mobile operator liable after an 82-year-old customer's number was hijacked and fraudulent tra...
FTC Sidesteps Courts to Drop Fair-Lending Provisions From Auto Dealer Orders
The Federal Trade Commission signed agreements not to enforce parts of three court orders against auto dealers accused o...
Hong Kong Police Dismantle ‘Suicide Script’ Scam Ring That Stole HK$44 Million
The syndicate used fake online romances and inheritance tales to defraud 314 victims; 62 were hit twice, underscoring a ...
Consumer Groups Warn CFPB Mortgage Rule Rollback Could Strip Borrower Protections
Advocacy organizations are pushing back on proposed changes to federal lending rules, arguing that weakening the TRID di...
Peru’s Data Law Sets Sharp Limits on What Companies Can Do With Sweepstakes Entries
A car, a phone, or a gift card draws consumers into promotions, but handing over personal data isn’t a blank cheque. Per...
Russian Law Enforcement Pushes to Refund Realtor Fees When Property Deals Are Voided for Fraud
A proposal by the Interior Ministry, FSB and Prosecutor General’s Office would force real estate agents to return their ...
Senate Bill Would Subject Home Equity Investments to Federal Mortgage Disclosure Rules
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Home Equity Lending Integrity Act aims to bring HEIs under the Truth in Lending Act, requiring the s...
Post-Kumamoto Earthquake: Police Warn of Burglaries and Donation Scams
Japanese authorities are warning of a spike in empty-home burglaries and fake charity donation requests following the ma...
A Navy Veteran Lost $100K to a Sweepstakes Scam—and Nearly His Home. How It Happened
A retired Navy chief with dementia was conned into sending over $100,000 to scammers who claimed he'd won a sweepstakes....
Dabur drops '100 per cent' labels after FSSAI ban on honey, ghee and more
Dabur says it is already replacing '100 per cent' labels and ads flagged by India's food regulator, and is taking legal ...
Turkey tightens e-commerce ad rules: AI disclosure, influencer transparency and discount standards start August 1
New regulations forcing clear labelling of AI-generated ads, greater transparency in influencer partnerships and uniform...
Amazon, Walmart AI Spots 'Made in USA' Fraud but Business Logic Keeps It Silent, Study Finds
A Columbia Law School think tank run by ex-FTC chief Lina Khan reveals that Amazon's Alexa and Walmart's Sparky can dete...
Russian Central Bank Proposes 14-Day Cooling-Off for OSAGO Data Verification
The Bank of Russia wants insurers to check MTPL client data within two weeks or lose the right to cancel contracts unila...
Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Liquor Overpricing with Three-Strike Rule
TASMAC staff face suspension, fines, and eventual dismissal for charging above MRP, a move prompted by Madras High Court...
AI Investment Tools Promise Quick Answers, but Experts Warn of Serious Flaws
Consumer advocates say AI chatbots and robo-advisors can explain investing basics and cut costs, but the advice is often...
German Government Provides Free Newsletters with Policy News and Consumer Tips
The Bundesregierung offers free email subscriptions delivering press releases, speeches, weekly highlights and consumer ...