Domino's Accounts Hacked, Hospitals Warned on Hidden Fees, Martial Arts Franchisor Settles Deception Case

Domino's is warning customers whose accounts were broken into, federal regulators are pressing large hospital systems on hidden pricing, and a martial arts franchisor has settled charges that it misled buyers.

Domino's Customers' Accounts Compromised in Credential Stuffing Attack

Domino's sent warning emails to customers whose accounts were broken into using a technique called credential stuffing. Scammers obtained usernames and passwords from previous data breaches at other companies, then used automated tools to try those same login combinations at Domino's. If your email address and password existed in an old breach somewhere else on the internet, your Domino's account may have been exposed.

Credential stuffing works because many people reuse the same password across multiple websites. If you received a Domino's warning email, change your Domino's password immediately. Choose one you don't use anywhere else. If you use that same password or email elsewhere, change those accounts too. Going forward, use a different password for every important account, or consider a password manager to keep them organized.

FTC Warns 24 Major Hospitals to Stop Hiding Pricing Information

The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 24 large healthcare companies about deceptive pricing practices. The concern is that hospitals were hiding the actual cost of care, delaying price disclosure until after treatment, or making it difficult for patients to find out what they would owe.

Under federal law, hospitals must provide clear, upfront pricing. The FTC reminded these companies that burying or delaying pricing information is illegal, and it makes it impossible for patients to compare care and make informed choices. If you're facing a hospital bill and were never given a clear price estimate beforehand, that's a red flag. Ask for an itemized bill, and if you believe the pricing was deceptive, you can file a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Premier Martial Arts Franchisor Agrees to $1.85 Million Settlement

Premier Martial Arts and its former sales organization settled FTC charges that they misled people about franchise opportunities. The company made inflated claims about earnings potential and failed to give franchisees the disclosures required by law. The settlement includes a $1.85 million payment, and importantly, some franchisees can now cancel their agreements without penalty.

If you're considering buying into a franchise, always ask for the Franchise Disclosure Document before signing anything. This document lists earnings claims, costs, and the franchisor's litigation history. If a franchisor resists providing it or pressures you to decide quickly, walk away.

You don't need to be perfect with passwords or memorize every consumer protection rule. Staying aware of what's happening in the news gives you the foundation to protect yourself. If you spot trouble with your own account, you now know what to look for and what to do.