FTC Targets AI Grandparent Scams With New Gift Card Rules
The FTC is launching an October 2026 crackdown on AI voice-cloning scams targeting seniors, forcing retailers to adopt strict gift card cooling-off rules.
Author: Md Rashedul Alam
The FTC is launching an October 2026 crackdown on AI voice-cloning scams targeting seniors, forcing retailers to adopt strict gift card cooling-off rules.
The FTC warns shoppers about a massive SMS phishing scam offering fake $500 Amazon gift cards using highly realistic AI-generated texts.
Cybersecurity experts warn of a new 'Auto-Drain' malware stealing Amazon gift card balances in seconds ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Amazon for seizing remaining gift card balances when the retailer bans customer accounts.
Amazon is phasing out traditional plastic gift cards in US retail stores, swapping them for eco-friendly paperboard ahead of the holiday rush.
The FTC is launching an October 2026 crackdown on AI voice-cloning scams targeting seniors, forcing…
The FTC is launching an October 2026 crackdown on AI voice-cloning scams targeting seniors, forcing retailers to adopt strict gift card cooling-off rules.
The FTC warns shoppers about a massive SMS phishing scam offering fake $500 Amazon gift cards using highly realistic AI-generated texts.
Cybersecurity experts warn of a new 'Auto-Drain' malware stealing Amazon gift card balances in seconds ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Amazon for seizing remaining gift card balances when the retailer bans customer accounts.
Amazon is phasing out traditional plastic gift cards in US retail stores, swapping them for eco-friendly paperboard ahead of the holiday rush.
The FTC is launching a major crackdown on AI-cloned voice scams targeting seniors for Amazon gift cards ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
Amazon launches 'Smart Gift Cards' powered by its Rufus AI assistant to generate personalized shopping lists for recipients ahead of the holiday rush.
The FTC issued an urgent warning after a massive wave of AI celebrity deepfakes on social media scammed users with fake Amazon gift cards.
Cybersecurity experts warn of a dangerous holiday scam using highly realistic AI-cloned voices to target Amazon gift card balances.
A landmark FTC ruling forces Amazon to let customers transfer leftover gift card balances under ten dollars directly to their bank accounts.