consumer protection

FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block

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

The FTC says it has finalized a $7 million settlement with H&R Block. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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. 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  |  Legal & 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  |  Legal & 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  |  Cybersecurity

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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