Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
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FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million for Shipping and Refund Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring Los Angeles-based ecommerce marketplace GOAT to pay over $2 million in penalties for violating federal ...
Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
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FTC issues over $5 million in refunds to victims of credit repair scheme
The Federal Trade Commission will issue over $5 million in refunds to 7,687 victims of the credit card debt relief scheme ...
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Los Angeles fire victims may face another threat – rental scams
Rental scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for years. But in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have ...
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FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is suing PepsiCo for alleged price discrimination in the final days of the Biden administration.
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Dave Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Fraud And Affected Investors Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23 ... Dave is the subject of a DOJ and FTC civil enforcement action announced on December 30, 2024. The government alleges that the Company and its ...