Companies & Markets White-Collar Crime

Federal Cartel Office imposes million-euro fine over tire prices

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 0 views

TL;DRThe Federal Cartel Office has issued fines totaling nearly twelve million euros against three companies. The sanctions were imposed due to illegal price-fixing practices in the sale of tires.

White-Collar Crime Finance & Stock Market Consumer Protection

Beware of bait interest rates: How investors can identify fraudulent offers for call and term deposit accounts

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 1 views

TL;DRCurrent interest rate trends have led to an increase in fraudulent offers regarding call and fixed-term deposit accounts. A guide by Ulrike Barth from Stiftung Warentest provides recommendations on how to identify and avoid these illicit schemes.

Trade & Consumption White-Collar Crime IT & Internet

Well hidden: Illegal gambling apps in the Brazilian App Store

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 2 views

TL;DRDevelopers successfully published several applications containing links to gambling platforms on the Brazilian App Store. The apps were able to bypass Apple's established review process.

Media & Press Social Media IT & Internet

Alleged storm in Munich: TikTok profiles use old footage to gain reach

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 2 views

TL;DRVideos circulating on TikTok that claim to show a storm in Munich are using outdated footage. These posts utilize misleading content to increase the reach of the accounts involved.

Companies & Markets Finance & Stock Market White-Collar Crime

Rising corporate bankruptcies: What does this mean for the economy?

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 2 views

TL;DRThe number of company insolvencies in Germany is experiencing a continuous increase. Economists are currently debating whether this trend reflects structural weaknesses or a necessary market correction.

IT & Internet White-Collar Crime Companies & Markets

TeamViewer: BaFin imposes fine following cyberattack

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 2 views

TL;DRThe financial regulator BaFin has issued a fine of 240,000 euros against TeamViewer. The sanction is related to a cyberattack on the company that occurred in 2024.

Artificial Intelligence White-Collar Crime Court Trials IT & Internet

"Highest compensation sum": Anthropic pays billion-dollar penalty to authors

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 2 views

TL;DRThe AI company Anthropic is required to pay a billion-dollar settlement for using copyrighted book collections to train its artificial intelligence models. The company intends for this payment to prevent further legal penalties.

Social Media Psychology & Mental Health Pop Culture & Celebrities

"Loneliness Influencer": Millions of views for being alone

By with∅ut-me 20.07.2026 6 views

TL;DRVarious social media influencers are presenting social isolation as a deliberate lifestyle choice. Experts have noted potential negative consequences associated with this trend.