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FTC Obtains Court Orders Temporarily Shutting Down Massive Tech Support Scams

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Written by IVN

Washington, DC - At the request of the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida, a federal court has temporarily shut down two massive telemarketing operations that conned tens of thousands of consumers out of more than $120 million by deceptively marketing computer software and tech support services. The orders also temporarily freeze the defendants’ assets and place the businesses under the control of a court-appointed receiver.

Livestock industry will have strong rebound

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Written by Emma Hopkins

West Lafayette, Indiana - Livestock producers can look forward to an economic “mini-boom” that may last for the next several years, providing opportunities for expansion of herds and flocks, Purdue University agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.

FTC, Illinois, and Ohio Stop Scheme That Offered ‘Free’ Credit Scores

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Written by IVN

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has stopped an online scheme that allegedly lured consumers with “free” access to their credit scores and then billed them a recurring fee of $29.95 per month for a credit monitoring program they never ordered. The three companies have agreed to pay $22 million for consumer refunds under a settlement with the FTC and the state attorneys general in Illinois and Ohio.

New technology could 'light up' cancer cells during surgery and improve cancer surgery outcomes

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Written by Steve Martin

West Lafayette, Indiana - On Target Laboratories LLC and Purdue University are clinically investigating optical imaging technology that could "light up" cancer cells and help surgeons remove more cancerous tissue than previously possible during surgical procedures.

Seniors are popular among scammers

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Written by John Grimaldi

Imperial, California - The bad guys think the elderly have significant access to money.  They may have gotten that wrong but, nevertheless, the scammers view seniors as easy targets, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Rethinking Industrial Animal Production

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Written by Danielle Nierenberg

Washington, DC - Recently, Food Tank published a guide, “Rethinking Industrial Animal Production,” detailing the significant and far reaching consequences of a food system dominated by industrial animal production.

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