The bureau restored a provision of the 1970 Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule to block credit reports from including…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Unqualified Loans
470 victims receive compensation after Vivint Smart Homes misused credit reports to secure unauthorized financing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $500,000 in refunds to consumers…
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FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”
Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…
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USPS Warns Consumers About Scam Package Delivery Messages
The fake texts or emails claim that packages are unable to be delivered. The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers to watch out for package message scams. The…
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CBP and Chamber of Commerce Warn of Counterfeit Goods
Shopping campaign highlights risks, offers tips to avoid fake products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have launched a nationwide campaign to…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
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Transportation Department Proposes a Rule for Airline Accountability on Delays and Cancellations
New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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Medicare Proposal Expands Access to Care and Consumer Protections
CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds
Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…
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FAA Prepares for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel
TSA anticipates 18.3 million air passengers between Tuesday and Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record air travel during this Thanksgiving season, expecting to process a…
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