FTC-PR-241104-1 (11-04-24) FTC Sends More Than $17 Million to Consumers Harmed by Brigit’s Deceptive Claims, Junk Fees, and Confusing Cancellation Process The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances […]
Month: November 2024
( CFPB-PR241101-1 ) (11-01-24) CFPB Takes Action to Address Townstone Financial’s Unlawful Redlining – Settlement follows a significant victory for the CFPB and its fair lending authority in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed order to resolve its case against Townstone […]
( CPSC Press Releases – Article ) ( Articles ) ( CPSC Press Releases ) CPSC Press Releases (CPSC-Info) Introduction The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government dedicated to protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of consumer products. One of the […]
( Elder Fraud – Article ) ( Articles ) Understanding the Risks and Protecting Seniors Elder Fraud is a growing concern that affects millions of seniors each year. As the population ages, scammers are increasingly targeting older adults, exploiting their vulnerabilities and often leaving them in financially precarious situations. In this article, we will explore […]