After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
GM accepts FTC order to stop sharing driver data without consent
GM sold precise driver data collected through OnStar and a discontinued feature called Smart Driver. The information could ...
Renters get fleeced by landlord with a 'juice the hog' mentality. FTC steps in. | Opinion
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General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years
General Motors and subsidiary OnStar will be banned for five years from sharing drivers' precise geolocation and driving ...
FTC settlement bans GM from sharing driver location data for five years
In March 2024, a New York Times report uncovered how connected cars with built-in telematics share driver statistics and data with insurers, often without the owners ...
How to prepare for an emergency: Create a 'go bag,' do a home inventory and other lessons from the L.A. fires we can all learn
If you have time to prepare before an emergency situation that may require evacuation, such as incoming extreme weather, fill ...
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
Layugan stresses that FEMA will never charge fees for applications ... and 1.9 million reported other types of scams to the FTC. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft and ...
Scam warning for anyone hit by the LA wildfires
During disasters such as the LA wildfires scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in ...