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A New York judge has rejected payment platform Zelle's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general over allegations that inadequate security features enabled over $1 billion in consumer fraud.
Italy's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft, alleging the company failed to adequately disclose artificial intelligence features bundled into Microsoft 365 before raising subscription prices, with consumers automatically enrolled in costlier plans.
China's market regulator has initiated a coordinated investigation into allegations that formamide, a potentially harmful chemical, has been detected in popular baby diaper brands and infant biological samples.
More than 100 victims of investment fraud gathered in Kuala Lumpur to press authorities to expedite cases against 18 companies suspected of orchestrating coordinated scamming operations.
California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that major petrol station operators including Walmart, BP, and Marathon Petroleum are using artificial intelligence to illegally manipulate fuel prices across the state.
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Dairy giant Danone has launched legal proceedings against competitor Chobani, challenging the accuracy of protein claims displayed on yoghurt packaging. The dispute marks a significant escalation in competition within the premium yoghurt segment.
Beijing police have dismantled a sprawling fraud operation that swindled over 100 elderly residents of approximately 10 million yuan by disguising soy sauce as toxic bodily matter extracted through fake detoxification treatments.
HSBC Australia has admitted to major failures in protecting customers from scams and faces a potential A$35 million (US$24.6 million) penalty pending court approval, signalling heightened regulatory scrutiny of banking sector fraud controls.
Australia's competition watchdog has filed court proceedings against burger chain Grill'd, accusing it of greenwashing by overstating environmental donations in its Tree Day Tuesday promotion. Only 4% of qualifying purchases made donations despite claims suggesting broader participation.
The European Union has declined to legally mandate that publishers maintain discontinued video games, despite a petition signed by over one million players across Europe. Instead, Brussels will develop voluntary industry guidelines.
Vietnam has introduced Decree No. 208, requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays exceeding 15 minutes, with enhanced protections for delays of four hours or more. The regulation takes effect next month.
Selangor authorities have issued a warning about fraudulent SMS messages circulating regarding the KitaSelangor Voucher Programme, urging residents to only trust official government channels as applications prepare to open.
A Coalition Against Piracy study warns that consumers using pirate streaming services face significant cybersecurity dangers including malware, identity theft, and financial fraud, with nearly half of tested illegal applications containing malicious code.