The Fake FTC Call That Threatens to Shut Off Your Phone
You answer an unexpected call and hear a frightening story: someone supposedly registered a phone number in your name and used it to commit crimes abroad. The person on the line claims to work for the Federal Trade Commission, quotes a badge number, and warns that your phone could be disconnected. A few minutes later, […]
Amazon Sellers, Watch Your Ad Spend: What the FTC’s $20 Billion Allegation Means for Your Business
Amazon sellers and side-hustlers have a new reason to examine their advertising reports. On August 31, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleges that Amazon secretly changed how its digital advertising auctions were […]