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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Impersonation Scams

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On September 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to promulgate a “Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses,” which would prohibit the impersonation of...more

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Privacy Tip #304 – Scammers Impersonating IRS Employees with Economic Impact Payment Scheme

This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Scam Alert to consumers notifying them that scammers are impersonating employees of the IRS promising a third Economic Impact Payment if they access forms through a link...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - January 2018

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Now is the Busy Season for Cyber Criminals Posing as Executives to Obtain W-2s - It’s the start of tax season, and many employers are sending W-2 forms to employees so they can get ready to file their tax returns. As was...more

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Beware of Fundraising Scams Following Hurricane Harvey

Following the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Gulf Coast, many local and national nonprofits quickly mobilized to respond to survivors’ immediate needs and begin planning for the long-term recovery of...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - September 2016 #3

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Editor's Note - Investment Company Institute Publishes FAQ on SEC No-Action Letter Regarding Auditor Independence. On September 23, the Investment Company Institute (ICI) published a memorandum (ICI Memo) responding to...more

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Regulators' Actions Against Charities that Swindled $187 Million from Donors Serve as Compliance Reminder

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On May 18, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 58 agencies from all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed a complaint charging four cancer charities and the individuals controlling them with allegedly...more

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Repeated IRS Warnings Haven’t Stopped Telephone Scams

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In October 2013, the IRS issued taxpayers a warning about a pervasive telephone scam designed to solicit payments and release of personal information from individuals. The IRS issued a second warning concerning the scam near...more

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