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Consumer Alerts

• Apr 11, 2013  Checks hit the mail to foreclosed homeowners Friday
  

  The first wave of checks will head to homeowners who were foreclosed on in 2009 and 2010 starting Friday,…

• Mar 07, 2013  FTC cracks down on text spammers
  

  Ever received a text message offering a free gift card or prize? Seem to good to be true? It…

• Feb 14, 2013  Higher EITC limits among changes this tax season
  

  The 2013 tax season is officially open, and there are some changes for taxpayers to be aware of as…

• Jan 17, 2013  New rules for foreclosure prevention
  

  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau releases mortgage servicing rules

  While new mortgage servicing rules do not require servicers to…

• Jan 17, 2013  Bought drywall in the past 12 months? Read this
  

  Consumer Action has been informed by a law firm we work with about a potential lawsuit against companies that produce…

• Jan 10, 2013  Consumer bureau releases 'safe’ mortgage rules
  

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced mortgage rules designed to ban deceptive practices, limit risky…

• Jan 03, 2013  Take our CARD Act Impact Survey
  

  Have you saved money since retroactive interest rate hikes were banned thanks to the Credit CARD Act? Have you seen…

• Dec 31, 2012  Check ‘n Go to pay refunds to California consumers
  

  Borrowers of Check ‘n Go online installment loans, in California, are eligible for $4.3 million in refunds if they file…

• Dec 26, 2012  Foreclosure review deadline is looming
  

  Borrowers who've suffered financial harm due to errors made during the foreclosure process, in 2009 and 2010, have until Monday,…

• Dec 11, 2012  CFPB targets loan modification scams
  

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has halted what it believes are two mortgage modification scams which falsely promised thousands…

• Nov 02, 2012  New guide on protecting your medical privacy using personal health records
  

  The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) has published a consumer guide SIGN THE PETITION: Parents, not companies, should make privacy decisions for their kids
  

  Click here to sign the petition

  The Center for Digital Democracy and Common…

• Sep 11, 2012  September 10-16 is National Lifeline Awareness Week
  

  Telephone service is essential for staying connected to local resources and emergency services, but full-priced phone service can be unaffordable…

• Aug 08, 2012  Foreclosure review deadline extended
  

  If you suffered financial harm due to a foreclosure in 2009 and 2010, you now have more time — until…

• Aug 01, 2012  Eight more women's health services must be covered by insurance plans
  

  The eight new prevention-related health services must be covered with no cost-sharing in plan years starting on or after August…

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