FTC Warns Of New Cryptocurrency ATM Scam
Scammers have come up with a new – and rather ingenious – way to rip people off. Continue reading
Attorney General James Issues Warning To New Yorkers About Scam Targeting Employees
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert to New Yorkers from Harlem to the Hudson, warning them about the “Boss Scam.”Continue reading
The Federal Trade Commission’s 4 Tips For Spotting Job Scams
Looking for a job? If so, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggests being wary of job scams. Continue reading
Yeah, FTC Offers 6 Tips For Holiday Shopping From Harlem To Hollywood
While Black Friday may represent the official start to the holiday shopping season for many consumers.Continue reading
FTC Requires Zoom To Enhance Its Security Practices In New Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with video conferencing platform Zoom on Monday that will require the company to implement a sturdier information security program.Continue reading
FTC Outlines Rules For Temporary Stop To Evictions During The COVID-19 Crisis
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued an order to pause evictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Implements New Rules To Protect Limited English Speakers
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that its new rules to protect Limited English Proficiency (LEP), consumers.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: FTC Warns That Some Nursing Homes Are Taking Stimulus Checks From Residents
Consumers across the U.S. are continuing to receive stimulus checks to offset the financial impact of COVID-19, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that some payments made to seniors are being seized by nursing homes and assisted care facilities.Continue reading
FTC And State Of New York Sue Martin “Pharma Bro” Shkreli For Alleged Drug Price-Fixing
Martin Shkreli, who became the poster boy for runaway drug prices in 2015, will now face price-fixing charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state of New York.Continue reading
FTC Goes After ‘Stalking App’ Developers And How To Protect Yourself From Harlem To Hollis
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) threw another punch to the developers of three large “stalking” apps on Tuesday. Regulators say the apps, in effect, kept a record of a person’s every step.Continue reading
Amazon Prime Members Will Get Special Discounts At Whole Foods In Harlem
The Business Insider reports that [easyazon_link identifier="B00R20MPW2" locale="US" tag="harlemworld-20"]Amazon Prime[/easyazon_link] members will soon get special discounts at Whole Foods at 100 West 125th Street in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
Possible Closings With Rite AID And Walgreen’s Merger In Harlem
With three Rite Aid and three Walgreens stores in Harlem, it's interesting that a few months ago, the shareholders of #3 U.S. drugstore chain Rite Aid approved the company’s proposed acquisition by the parent company of the #1 chain, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Continue reading
Staples Teams With Workbar To Rent Office-Sharing Space
Staples has one of its largest stores on the east coast on 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, now Staples is playing for its future on Tuesday in US District Court in Washington, DC, as it rebutted the Federal Trade Commission’s contention that the retailer’s planned merger with Office Depot would be anticompetitive.Continue reading