Latest posts tagged with #Consumerfraud on Bluesky
AARP Connecticut is pushing for a new working group to combat the staggering $81.5 billion in fraud losses targeting older adults, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies.
Learn more here!
#CT #CyberSafety #CitizenPortal #ConsumerFraud
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Mid-pandemic: Loblaws' record profits while raising food prices, shrinking packaging #ConsumerFraud
Corporations' long practice of swapping ingredients for more profitable alternatives: health be damned
Avoid processed foods, fructose, HFCS
#capitalism #greed #inequality
#DemocraticSocialism
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* unnatural chemicals in food
Is that snack chocolate or 'chocolatey'? How skimpflation might be affecting your groceries
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"chocolate candy and peanut butter creme," not milk chocolate and peanut butter
#capitalism #ConsumerFraud #greedflation #DemocraticSocialism
New piece on SDG dating apps: “virtual companionship”, credits and hidden operators vs Meetic/Tinder’s subscriptions. open.substack.com/pub/akumaayo... #onlinedating #datingapps #consumerrights #GDPR #fraud #consumerfraud #fraudalert
Governor Newsom signs consumer protection bill cracking down on veteran fraud and abuse, launches tax cut for vets
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/10/g...
#ConsumerFraud #ConsumerProtection #VeteranFraud #FederalBenefits
Facebook users suing over scam ads urged the 9th Circuit to reject Meta’s request for an immediate appeal on whether its terms of service create a legal duty to fight fraud, saying Meta is trying to stall discovery and dodge accountability. #ScamAds #ConsumerFraud
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Vermont lawmakers are torn over a proposed 10% cap on ticket resale markups, weighing consumer protection against the sustainability of face-value platforms like CashorTrade.org.
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#VT #VermontConsumerProtection #TicketResale #CitizenPortal #MarketRegulation #ConsumerFraud
Arizona is taking a bold step to safeguard its infrastructure by advancing a bill to create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office aimed at tackling technology threats from abroad.
Learn more here!
#AZ #CitizenPortal #NationalSecurity #ArizonaPublicSafety #ConsumerFraud #InfrastructureProtection
Amazon agreed to pay $2.5B to settle an FTC lawsuit only after 3 days of trial over misleading Prime subscriptions. "Dark patterns" tricked users into auto-renewing and made cancellations difficult. $1.5B to users; rest is fines.
#ConsumerFraud #Deception #Tech #Amazon #FTC
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Trump Mobile's hyped golden T1 phone, pledged for U.S. build at $500, drifts into endless delays, snagging $100 deposits amid vague "American-proud" shifts and no-shows. Families profit off vapor. #ConsumerFraud
Vietnamese Beauty Queen Jailed 2 Years for False Health Gummy Ads
#consumerfraud #falseadvertising #MissGrandInternational2021 #QueenThien #Vietnam
Screenshot of Notice from Southern California Edison. Text in screenshot is: "Understanding Updates to Your Bill You may soon notice updates to your electricity bill. We're here to help you understand these updates and the reasons behind them, as well as solutions to help manage costs. What to Expect 1 Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, residential electric rates will increase by approximately 13% to support investments in the safety, reliability and security of the electric grid. This update will begin on your October bill and the bills that follow."
Only lies detected🤬
Bill translation:
"The lawsuits from customers & fines are super expensive!
We're also being forced to upgrade & maintain all the infrastructure.
Why should we have to pay for all that stuff? Here, customer: you pay!
K? Thx. Bye!"
#SoCalEdison #ConsumerFraud #socalFires
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Been holding this in for a couple weeks, thanks to ads on Rogers SportsNet
Subway Canada’s latest stunt... swapping 6-inch and footlong for metric.
Cute, right?
No.
It’s a case study in corporate psychopathy and epistemic manipulation 101.
#MapleWashing #EpistemicIntegrity #ConsumerFraud
#ConsumerFraud 💰 #TrueCrime
Meet the notorious criminals who orchestrate romance scams & drain bank accounts of lovesick senior citizens.
Sue, a married woman, had a $9M Internet Affair
@henseljim1.bsky.social
@noshadowcantouch.bsky.social
@theorginalbang.bsky.social
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Click Subscribe #NewYork #Zelle #ConsumerFraud #Lawsuit #SecurityLapses
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#LTE ? Sometimes worse?
Mmmm... nope, that's not what we're paying for in #RedDeer #Alberta.
Either give the 3rd largest city in this province proper coverage, or charge us according to the level of service we actually receive. Otherwise, time to report Bell. #ConsumerFraud
Kingdom Valley Caught Fooling Consumers | Lower Customs Anger Car & Tile Manufacturers | Maryam Nawaz Gave Herself Challenge | Conzumer Tv
Watch Full Video: youtu.be/uOpDn_BKvxg
#KingdomValleyScam #ConsumerFraud #CustomsDuty #CarIndustryCrisis #TileManufacturers #MaryamNawaz
Authorities Arrest Miss Grand Vietnam Winner Over Fake Gummies
#VietnamNews #ConsumerFraud #FakeSupplements #FibreGummies #BeautyQueen #NguyenThucThuyTien #SocialMediaScandal #HealthFraud #ProductRecall #VietnamInfluencers #FoodSafety #FakeProducts #FraudAlert #CounterfeitGoods #SupplementsScam
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo hit with government lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers: 'Falsely promoting and distributing'
#Coca-Cola and #PepsiCo hit with government lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers: 'Falsely promoting and distributing'
#SingleUsePlastic #Pollution #USVirginIslands #PlasticWaste #ClimateCrisis #MicroPlastics #Recycling #Greenwashing #USpoli #ConsumerFraud
www.yahoo.com/news/coca-co...
California's latest sting operation has cracked down on unpermitted movers, leading to multiple criminal filings and a stronger push for consumer protection in the moving industry.
Learn more here!
#CA #MultiAgencyCooperation #CitizenPortal #UnlicensedMovers #ConsumerFraud
Oregon's House Bill 3966 could revolutionize consumer protection by imposing stricter penalties on businesses that deceive shoppers, but will it come at the cost of small businesses' survival?
Learn more here
#OR #BusinessAccountability #ConsumerFraud
Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
#ComsumerRights #CarWarranties #WarrantyRepairs #ConsumerFraud #ClassAction #CarRepairs #Tesla #TeslaOdometers
Defunct tech bootcamp Prehired, previously shut down for defrauding students, may be back as "FastTrack" - exploiting weakened CFPB oversight to continue questionable practices #TechEducation #ConsumerFraud
Note: do not purchase any iRobot vacuums. They are actively allowing stolen goods on Amazon to be sold and refusing product support for those units. Avoid iRobot at all costs. #irobot #consumerfraud
How about for all his lies? Lying that much should be illegal!
Trump Tries To Carve Out a First Amendment Exception for 'Fake News' - Opera News Official
#Fakenews #Consumerfraud
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Senator Bulques is pushing for a groundbreaking public database to combat construction fraud and ensure fair fuel pricing in the Virgin Islands!
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#US #FuelPriceTransparency #ConstructionAccountability #ConsumerFraud #VirginIslandsConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal
In being more vigilant with labels, I discovered that I would no longer be buying #Kikkoman products. #nonGMOlabel #ConsumerFraud
