WASHINGTON, D.C. â The Federal Trade Commission received 8,257 fraud reports from consumers in Idaho in 2020, according to newly released data.
Idaho consumers reported losing a total of $10,032,295 to fraud, with a median loss of $295.
The FTCâs Consumer Sentinel Network is a database that receives reports directly from consumers, as well as from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, the Better Business Bureau, industry members, and non-profit organizations. This year, the FTC welcomed the data contributions of the FBIâs Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Twenty-five states now contribute to Sentinel. Reports from around the country about consumer protection issuesâincluding identity theft, fraud, and other categoriesâare a key resource for FTC investigations that stop illegal activities and, when possible, provide refunds to cons
February 2021
The FTC takes in reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. On October 22, 2020, the FTC launched ReportFraud.ftc.gov, a new site for people to report fraud and other illegal business practices. As always, reports from consumers are stored in the Consumer Sentinel Network (Sentinel), a secure online database available only to law enforcement. While the FTC does not intervene in individual consumer disputes, its law enforcement partners – whether they are down the street, across the nation, or around the world – can use information in the database to spot trends, identify questionable business practices and targets, and enforce the law.
The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020, according to newly released data, with imposter scams remaining the most common type of fraud reported to the agency.
Online shopping was the second-most common fraud category reported by consumers, elevated by a surge of reports in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internet services; prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries; and telephone and mobile services rounded out the top five fraud categories.
Consumers reported losing more than $3.3 billion to fraud in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2019. Nearly $1.2 billion of losses reported last year were due to imposter scams, while online shopping accounted for about $246 million in reported losses from consumers.
Uber buying alcohol delivery service with CT clientele for $1.1 billion By Alexander Soule
Drizly signage at a package store in Albany, N.Y.
Uber is spending $1.1 billion to acquire Drizly, an alcohol delivery service operating across much of Connecticut and the United States.
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Drizly will be included in the Uber Eats app.
It was the second big buy in a matter of months for Uber, after purchasing Postmates on Dec. 1 for $2.7 billion to expand food and alcohol delivery nationally, including in Connecticut.
Drizly began offering delivery service in Connecticut more than four years ago, initially in partnership with the BevMax chain as well as Beverage Boss in New Haven, Wine Cellars 4 in Farmington, and the big-box predecessor store to Wine and Beyond in Norwalk, which has since closed.
City issues cold weather safety tips
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The City is advising you to take common-sense steps to protect your health and safety as arctic temperatures impact Norwalk through the weekend, setting the stage for a potential winter storm early next week.
A press release said:
Mayor Rilling has opened the Community Room at the Norwalk Police Department to act as a warming center. Residents must wear a well-fitting mask or face covering (two or more layers) over their nose and mouth and secure it under their chin. Those at the Community Room must also physically distance by maintaining a space of at least six feet between themselves and those not from the same household. Other options for warming spaces include visiting friends or family, a movie theater or shopping mall. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols. Here are additional safety tips: