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- Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanise' scamWhile even reliable AI detectors can produce false results, researchers say a crop of fraudulent tools has emerged online, easily weaponise...30 Mar, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
- The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputationsDigital arrest scam: Scammers are using the names of famous police officials to trick people. They pretend to be senior officers and threat...15 Mar, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- FTC to send $47 million back to renters — see who qualifies for paymentsThe Federal Trade Commission is distributing over 400,000 checks totaling $47.2 million. This settlement is against Invitation Homes, a maj...13 Mar, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs SecyThe Central Government is taking strict action against e-commerce companies using deceptive tactics. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare...16 Sep, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
- Operation Midnight Hammer: How the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites without being detectedAmerican pilots launched a major attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. The US military targeted uranium enrichment plants with heavy bombs....23 Jun, 2025, 07.07 AM IST
- Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patternsThe government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platform...11 Jun, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
- Consumer watchdog orders ecommerce platforms to self-audit on deceptive practicesIndia’s Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed ecommerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to eliminate “dar...07 Jun, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
- Dark patterns under the scanner: E-commerce firms told to self-audit and clean up in three monthsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms in India to conduct self-audits within three months to i...07 Jun, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
- Stimulus Check 2025: BBB sounds alarm on IRS impersonation scams– Here's how to identify fake messages and protect your personal information from phishing attacksStimulus Check 2025 scams are on the rise, with scammers posing as the IRS and promising $1,400 payments to trick people into sharing their...18 Feb, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
- Time to be cautious: Unveiling dark patterns and impact on customersDark patterns trick consumers into unwanted purchases or subscriptions. These tactics include disguised ads and hidden costs. Consumers mus...07 Dec, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
- Dark patterns in digital loans: Warning about customers being tricked into taking high-cost loansMis-selling has transformed into a digital format involving deceptive design interfaces and tactics, tricking users into taking high-cost, ...24 Nov, 2023, 03.28 PM IST
- E-commerce cos are deploying 'dark patterns' to influence your choices. What is it?The government is determined to combat the deceptive tactics, known as 'dark patterns,' used by digital commerce firms to subtly manipulate...27 Oct, 2023, 03.00 PM IST
- Utah sues TikTok over impact of app on childrenThe state of Utah has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the Chinese-owned app of intentionally keeping young users on the platform f...11 Oct, 2023, 09.11 AM IST
- Government cracks down on online shopping platforms for deceptive design patternsThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs has taken note of this issue and has issued a discussion paper proposing new guidelines to curb the prolif...11 Sep, 2023, 03.33 PM IST
- Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platformsThe government has sought public comments on draft guidelines for prevention and regulation of "dark patterns" which are nothing but tactic...07 Sep, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
- Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520 million to settle FTC casesThe Federal Trade Commission said that it has secured the record-breaking settlements for two cases from Epic Games Inc., which makes the p...19 Dec, 2022, 08.51 PM IST
- US based Houzz Inc stirs up trademark dispute against Bangalore based HouzifyFacebook removed the business page of home interior startup Houzify without warning or consultation, based on an alleged trademark infringe...08 Mar, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
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