Want to change your social security number? Good luck

Want to change your social security number? Good luck

by Carol Thompson The most recent security breach involving the theft of millions of social security numbers from Anthem has left many wanting to know if it’s possible to change their social security number. The government, however, doesn’t allow...
Operators of scheme targeting Hispanic consumers banned

Operators of scheme targeting Hispanic consumers banned

by James O’Connor Cream Group, Inc., which operates as Oro Marketing, and its mastermind Sami Charchian have agreed to a permanent ban on telemarketing to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they targeted Spanish-speaking women with false promises that...
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Snapchat

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Snapchat

by Carol Thompson Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Snapchat deceived consumers with promises about the disappearing nature of messages sent through the service. According to the FTC’s...