consumer protection

Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025  |  Regulation

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. The investigation by the European Commission (EC) will look at whether the...

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CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025  |  CFPB

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. The list, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday...

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CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
January 10, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on how existing laws apply to emerging consumer payment mechanisms offered through tech companies and...

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FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
January 08, 2025  |  Regulation

The FTC says it has finalized a $7 million settlement with H&R Block. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement Wednesday (Jan. 8) as part of a...

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CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator...

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CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  CFPB

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is warning credit card companies not to devalue rewards points. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a policy circular Wednesday (Dec. 18) arguing...

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Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

Grubhub will pay $25 million and make several changes to its operations to settle charges that it violated consumer protection and competition laws. The proposed...

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FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Such tactics, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (Dec. 17) are used...

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CFPB Finds ‘Range’ of Unlawful Student Loan Market Activities
CFPB Finds ‘Range’ of Unlawful Student Loan Market Activities
December 16, 2024  |  CFPB

A new regulatory report shows a variety of unlawful activity in America’s student loan market. The report, issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Monday (Dec. 16,...

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