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Andrew N. Ferguson Takes Over as FTC Chairman

Andrew N. Ferguson was officially designated as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump on Monday, January 20, 2025. “I am honored that

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10 Steps to Starting Your Own MLM – Fraud Files Blog

Hundreds of thousands of Americans get sucked into Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies each year. From Mary Kay to Amway to Herbalife to Avon, the list

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Fraud Fight Club: Join the Revolution

Fraud Fight Club Round II promises to be the premier event for anti-fraud professionals. Hosted by About Fraud and scheduled for April 1-2, 2025, this

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FTC Seeks Public Comments on Enbridge Inc.’s Petition to Set Aside 2017 Order

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Enbridge Inc. requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent

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CPAs Doing Litigation Support – Fraud Files Blog

CPAs doing traditional tax and auditing services are often looking for other streams of revenue to fill in the gaps outside of busy season. Litigation

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Holiday Scams Through the Years: Generic Phishing to Gen AI

The holiday season, a time of joy and generosity, has also become a prime hunting ground for scammers. With global online shopping skyrocketing and billions

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FTC Grants Chairman Ferguson Authority to Comply with President Trump’s Orders to End DEI

The Federal Trade Commission approved a motion to give Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson authority needed to comply with President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI across

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Zelle Lawsuit is the Wrong Focus

On December 20, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against three  major US banks and Early Warning Services (EWS), the operator

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Lifestyle Analysis in White Collar Criminal Defense – Fraud Files Blog

Both civil and criminal cases often involve an element of proving or disproving income of an individual or business. It is not unusual for a

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Investment, Acquisitions & IPO’s – Q4 2024

Q4 has wrapped up! It’s time for our quarterly investment update. Explore the latest funding rounds and acquisitions in the world of fraud and risk