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Randy Hutchinson

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Randy Hutchinson

    Do Not Call Registry: What consumers should know (opens the original)

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    According to the FTC’s latest annual Do Not Call Registry Data Book, Tennessee ranked second among states for unwanted-call complaints in fiscal year 2025. Arkansas ranked 18th, and Mississippi ranked 28th. The top three categories reported to the FTC were debt-reduction calls, imposter scams, and medical and prescription drug issues. Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry will reduce the number of calls from legitimate companies, but it won’t stop calls from scammers. Getting

  2. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Randy Hutchinson

    FTC case highlights risks for potential franchisees (opens the original)

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    To help ensure that a consumer can adequately assess a franchise opportunity, the FTC’s Franchise Rule requires franchisors to provide clear and accurate information about the franchise. The FTC reached a settlement with Xponential Fitness over allegations that it deceived potential franchisees. Xponential Fitness sells franchises for various fitness studio brands. The FTC alleged that it deceived potential franchisees by claiming that franchisees typically get their studios up and running withi

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Randy Hutchinson

    Data compromises reached a record high in 2025 (opens the original)

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    According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, reported data compromises reached an all-time high of 3,322 in 2025, a 79% increase over five years. While the number of reported victims declined dramatically from 2024, the Identity Theft Resource Center attributes much of that decline to attackers shifting away from massive breaches affecting millions of people and toward more frequent, targeted attacks on repositories containing high-value data. Another concern is that fewer organizations expe

  4. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Randy Hutchinson

    Approved for a loan you never applied for? It could be a scam (opens the original)

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    Consumers are being inundated with calls claiming they’ve been approved for loans they never applied for. Some are tricked into paying upfront fees for loans they never receive, while others share personal information that can be used for identity theft. A local consumer filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker service after being told he was approved for a loan but needed to pay a $250 insurance fee because of his poor credit history. He paid the fee but realized he was

  5. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Randy Hutchinson

    A cyberattack can put your business at risk (opens the original)

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    A 2025 survey of over 5,000 small and medium-sized businesses found that 46% had experienced a cyberattack. The most frequent incidents included hacking, malware, and phishing, all of which can endanger both a company’s data and its customers' personal information. A data breach can lead to significant repercussions. Alongside financial losses, businesses face risks to their reputation, erosion of customer trust, and in some cases, closure. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk is to avo

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