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Amazon Releases First Trustworthy Shopping Report Detailing AI-Led Fight Against Fakes and Scams

The company signals a shift toward predictive protections using multimodal AI with cross-border enforcement.

CCPA Fines Snapdeal ₹5 Lakh Over Non-BIS Toys, Rejects Intermediary Defence

Peru Enacts E‑Commerce Consumer Protections That Ban Dark Patterns

Germany’s Consumer Watchdog Warns of Amazon Refund Phishing Email Promising €129.89

UK Warning Over Fake Amazon Recall Texts That Steal Logins

Germany Mandates Visible Online Revocation Button Starting June 19, 2026

French Banks Reverse Erroneous Charges After Crédit Mutuel Arkéa Glitch

Experts Warn of AI-Accelerated Holiday Shopping Scams

Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Porch Pirates Act to Federalize Package Theft Penalties

Google Adds AI Scam Detection to Circle to Search in Android 16 QPR2

Amazon Begins Automatic Prime Refunds Under $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement

26 Major Indian E-Commerce Platforms Self-Declare Compliance With Dark-Pattern Rules

China’s State TV Exposes AI-Faked Defect Refund Scam Targeting E-Commerce Sellers

B.C. Regulator Fines Amazon Nearly $20,000 Over Disputed Delivery, Orders Refund

Amazon Settles FTC Prime Case for $2.5 Billion

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Case Over Prime Sign-Ups

Flipkart Completes Independent Self-Audit on Dark Patterns, Files Declaration With Consumer Affairs Ministry

German Cabinet Approves Draft Law Requiring One‑Click Online Contract Withdrawal

Holiday Booking Scams Surge With Fake Discounts and Traffic Fine Alerts

Phishing Scam Using ‘Unsubscribe’ Links Spikes in Argentina