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Agency News is essential for consumer and investor protection, providing critical information about product recalls, safety warnings, and fraudulent schemes. These releases promote transparency and accountability in the marketplace, enabling consumers to make informed decisions while keeping investors updated on regulatory changes and market conditions. JCAP101.com serves as a central hub for these important updates, aggregating news releases and articles that empower individuals to recognize and avoid scams. By fostering awareness and knowledge, JCAP101.com plays a pivotal role in the fight against fraud and deceptive practices, helping consumers and investors navigate the complexities of the marketplace confidently.

CPSC-PR-2411

CPSC-PR-2411 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls and Product Safety Warning Activity in November 2024 Recalls 11-14-24: Outdoor Essentials Recalls Cultivar Planter Boxes Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company New Cosmos USA Recalls Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to the Presence of Natural […]

CFPB-PR-241114-1

CFPB-PR-241114-1 (11-14-24) CFPB Orders Global Tel Link to Pay $3 Million for Illegally Freezing and Draining Payments Accounts for People Who Are Incarcerated – Company profited by taking funds from inactive accounts and blocking money transfers from friends and family used to pay for basic needs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took […]

CFPB-PR-241113-2

CFPB-PR-241113-2 (11-13-24) CFPB Survey Reveals Impacts of Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Challenges – Debt relief recipients report being able to make beneficial changes in their lives; many borrowers still unaware of repayment options WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its first results from its Student Loan Borrower Survey, […]

CFPB-PR-241113-1

(CFPB-PR-241113-1) (11-13-24) CFPB Pilot Study Finds Differential Treatment in Small Business Lending Markets – Lenders less likely to encourage Black entrepreneurs and more often steer them toward alternative financing WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a study revealing significant disparities in how lenders treat Black and white small business owners seeking loans. […]

CFTC-PR-9006-24

CFTC-PR-9006-24 (11-12-24) CFTC Awards $4M to Two Whistleblowers Excerpt: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is awarding nearly $4 million to two whistleblowers who provided information leading to the successful enforcement of a covered action. Information from both whistleblowers formed the basis for the CFTC’s investigations underlying the covered action. One […]

CFPB-PR-241112-1

( CFPB-PR-241112-1 ) (11-12-24) CFPB Report Details Carveouts for Financial Institutions in State Data Privacy Laws – Gaps in consumer protections pose risks as companies increasingly build business models to make money from personal financial data WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report (PDF 23-pages) examining federal and state-level privacy protections […]

FTC-PR-241112-1

FTC-PR-241112-1 (11-12-24) FTC Action Stops H&R Block’s Unfair Downgrading Practices and Deceptive Promises of ‘Free’ Filing – Proposed settlement would require company to pay $7 million for consumer redress and make changes for consumers in tax filing seasons 2025 and 2026 A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit is leading to changes for consumers who use H&R […]

SEC Press Releases – Article

( SEC Press Releases – Article ) ( Articles ) ( SEC Press Releases ) SEC Press Releases (SEC-Info) Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a crucial regulatory body in the United States, overseeing the securities industry, enforcing federal securities laws, and protecting investors. One of the primary tools the SEC uses to communicate its activities […]

FTC Press Releases – Article

( FTC Press Releases – Article ) ( Articles ) ( FTC Press Releases ) FTC Press Releases (FTC-Info) Introduction The (FTC) is a pivotal agency in the United States, dedicated to protecting consumers and ensuring a competitive marketplace. One of the primary tools the FTC uses to communicate with the public is through Press Releases. These announcements […]

CFTC Press Releases – Article

( CFTC Press Releases – Article ) ( Articles ) ( CFTC Press Releases ) CFTC Press Releases (CFTC-Info) Introduction The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the U.S. government responsible for regulating the derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, and certain kinds of options. One of the primary ways the CFTC communicates its […]