consumer protection

CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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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. Get the...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mastercard and Consumer Advocate Agree to Settle British Swipe Fee Lawsuit
Mastercard and Consumer Advocate Agree to Settle British Swipe Fee Lawsuit
December 03, 2024  |  Mastercard

Mastercard and a consumer advocate reportedly reached an agreement in principle to settle a long-running British lawsuit regarding card fees. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
November 27, 2024  |  News

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the...

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FTC Refunds $1.9 Million to Victims of Credit Bureau Center Scam
FTC Refunds $1.9 Million to Victims of Credit Bureau Center Scam
November 21, 2024  |  News

The FTC is refunding $1.9 million to victims of a “free” credit report scam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB Urges Greater Accountability for Student Loan Servicers
CFPB Urges Greater Accountability for Student Loan Servicers
November 15, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging legislators and other policymakers to make reforms that it said would improve student loan servicing. Get the Full...

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