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FTC’s AppFolio case: The Fair Credit Reporting Act does more than just abide
Cult classic The Big Lebowski proves that mistaken identity can be entertaining on film. But for…
California’s AB 597 Threatens to Limit Access to Public Adjusters After Disasters
Assembly Bill 597 is working its way through the California Legislature and could soon become law.…
Best home improvements to drive up your home's sales value
There are few home improvements that return nearly all of their cost By Dieter Holger of…
Bad Romance: Top “Love Game” lies told by romance scammers
“Rah, rah-ah-ah-ah. Roma, roma-ma.Gaga, ooh-la-la. Want your bad romance.” This Valentine’s Day if you find…
The Week in Weed: March 14, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…
Investigation finds gaps in Roblox’s child safety measures
Children as young as five exposed to explicit content and inadequate protective measures, the report found…
New toolkit for retailers to help stop gift card scams
In many ways, gift cards ushered in a win-win era. Better gift-giving (and getting) for consumers…
Americans brace for economic strain amid rising tariff concerns
Consumer anxiety grows over tariffs, recession, rising prices, Numerator finds By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Federal Contractor DEI Certifications Allowed to Resume After Fourth Circuit Temporarily Blocks District Court’s Nationwide Injunction
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 14, 2025, the Fourth Circuit reversed a lower court’s nationwide injunction that…
$40.2 million reminder about the importance of due diligence and monitoring
Companies that deceive consumers often don’t act alone. Pull back the curtain and you may find…
Here are some phrases smishing scammers use to hook you
More scammers have shifted from email to texts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 15, 2025…
Worried about your job? You aren’t the only one
A Fed survey shows Americans are worried about the future By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Big concerns about small business loan pitches
Many small businesses are looking for a financial life preserver to help them stay afloat until…
Keep Track of Your Insurance Policies—Make Insurance Checkups
Most people don’t think much about their insurance policies after they buy them. A bill shows…
Identity theft? Show me the records
There’s been a lot of talk about identity theft lately. Maybe you’ve even heard from customers…
How much money do you need to retire? Americans are lowering their goals
Declining inflation may be making some savers a little more confident By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Amy Bach and United Policyholders
Few voices for policyholder interests and their rights have remained as consistent, credible, and compassionate as…
Fear factor? | Federal Trade Commission
You’ve probably seen them on TV: announcements with prominent warnings about FDA actions involving certain prescription…
American Airlines announces free Wi-Fi service for loyalty program members
Its the latest carrier to use the internet as a perk By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
“Love Stinks” – when a scammer is involved
I’ve had the blues, the reds, and the pinks.One thing’s for sure: Love stinks. Far be…