Counterfeit goods are the scourge of many an online shopper. Short of waiting in line at the DMV, few things are more frustrating than believing…
In recent weeks, SLAPP lawsuits – in which businesses sue individuals for posting critical comments on consumer review websites – have taken center stage. The…
Last Thursday Twitter settled charges with the Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) which had claimed the social network deceived consumers and put their privacy at risk…
Facebook has seen its share of criticism over its approach to privacy and way it treats its users’ data. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has…
On Tuesday, a group of US tech companies and non-profits announced the formation of the Digital Due Process Coalition. The group will support the introduction of new…
IC3.gov, the FBI’s online complaint tool, just released its 2009 Online Fraud Report. The numbers are sharply higher – they received 336,655 complaints, a 22.3…
Last week, the FTC launched YouAreHere, a new site aimed at helping kids become smarter online consumers. It uses educational games to raise awareness of…
The Times of London recently reported the UK’s Office of Fair Trading is investigating the differential pricing tactics of online retailers. Differential pricing typically involves retailers…
Phishing – the criminal practice of fraudulently acquiring sensitive information online such as passwords, credit card info, social security numbers, etc. – caused some 3.6…
Wherever reviews are present, there is always a risk that some have been faked by someone affiliated with whatever is being reviewed. This practice of…