Article – Licensed Professionals (Articles) Hiring Licensed Professionals to perform state-regulated services has many positive benefits: Legal Compliance: Licensed professionals are trained and certified to meet specific standards set by regulatory bodies. By hiring them, businesses and individuals ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This reduces the risk of fines, penalties, or legal […]
Category: Categories
Categories featured on JCAP101.com provide a structured framework to educate and inform consumers about various types of fraudulent activities, covering topics such as identity theft, investment scams, credit card fraud, and more. Each of the News Categories is supplemented with press releases from regulatory authorities which highlight recent cases, warnings, and updates related to these scams. These press releases serve to keep consumers abreast of emerging threats, enforcement actions against fraudsters, and tips on how to safeguard against financial and personal harm. By organizing these updates under specific categories, JCAP101.com aims to empower visitors with timely information and actionable insights to enhance their awareness and resilience against fraud and scams in today’s digital age.
Note: This classification process is on-going and may change as our database expands.
CFTC-PR-8958-24 (Aug. 29, 2024) CFTC Awards Over $4 Million to Insider Whistleblower Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it awarded over $4 million to an insider whistleblower who provided information that led the Division of Enforcement (DOE) to open an investigation into ongoing misconduct. The whistleblower shared knowledge about the complex products and transactions involved […]
CFTC-PR-8957-24 (Aug. 29, 2024) CFTC Grants Kalshi Klear LLC DCO Registration Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today it has issued Kalshi Klear LLC (Kalshi) an Order of Registration as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Date: Aug. 29, 2024 Accessed: Aug. 29, 2024 Source URL: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8957-24 Categories: […]
CFTC-PR-8956-24 (Aug. 29, 2024) Federal Court Orders Operator of Commodity Trading Fund to Pay Restitution and Penalties for Defrauding Fund Participants and Commingling Pool Funds Washington, D.C. – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered a consent order finding Harris Bruce Landgarten, a resident […]
FTC-Advance-Fee Loans What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans Some companies promise you a loan or credit card regardless of your credit history. But they want you to pay a “processing” or other fee first. Those are scams. Learn the telltale signs. Do you need to borrow money to make auto repairs, consolidate credit card debt, […]
CFPB-PR-240829-1 (Aug. 29, 2024) CFPB Orders NewDay USA to Pay $2.25 Million for Illegally Luring Veterans and Military Families into Cash-Out Refinance Loans – NewDay USA’s deceptive tactics came amid VA home loan “churning” scandal WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against repeat offender New Day Financial (NewDay USA) for […]
CFPB-PR-240827-1 (Aug. 21, 2024) CFPB Report Finds Large Retail Chains Charging Cash-back Fees to Customers Using Debit and Prepaid Cards – Closures of banks have created conditions for major dollar store chains to charge for cash back WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new report finding Americans are paying tens […]
CFTC-PR-8954-24 (Aug. 29, 2024) CFTC Orders Nasdaq Futures, Inc. to Pay $22 Million for Core Principle Violations, Failing to Fully Disclose Incentives, Providing False and Misleading Information Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order filing and settling charges against Nasdaq Futures, Inc., formerly a designated contract market (DCM). The order finds Nasdaq […]
CFTC-PR-8955-24 (Aug. 29, 2024) CFTC Staff Extends Brexit-Related No-Action Positions Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight (DMO) and Market Participants Division (MPD) announced today they are extending temporary no-action positions in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), known as Brexit. [See CFTC […]
Article – Research Charities (Articles) How to Research Charities to Ensure Its Legitimacy When considering a donation, ensuring that your chosen charity is legitimate is crucial to avoid falling victim to scams and to ensure that your contributions are used effectively. Here are key steps to research and authenticate a charity before making a donation: […]