Press Releases

Access current and archived press releases from Consumer Action. Press Releases are listed in reverse chronological order, grouped by year, than month to allow for easier browsing.

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2013

April

• Apr 24, 2013  1,440 (and counting) sign Consumer Action’s “Save Wireless Lifeline” petition

March

• Mar 28, 2013  Thumbs down on changes to ‘fee harvester’ card rule
• Mar 11, 2013  Key privacy groups release statement of support for Do-Not-Track

February

• Feb 21, 2013  New survey shows consumers benefit from CARD Act
• Feb 01, 2013  Consumer groups call on President and Congress to pursue strong consumer agenda

January

• Jan 24, 2013  Groups to oil industry: “Stop Fooling California”

2012

December

• Dec 13, 2012  Credit card ‘checkout fees’: Coming soon to a store near you?

November

• Nov 02, 2012  Consumer Action joins fight to counter threats to free and fair elections

October

• Oct 31, 2012  Consumer Action surveys credit card comparison sites
• Oct 24, 2012  Know your card? If not, visit our newest website
• Oct 08, 2012  Oil execs misdirect blame as record gas prices hit California families at pump
• Oct 04, 2012  Three honored for promoting consumer rights

September

• Sep 11, 2012  California LifeLine program connects low-income consumers
• Sep 06, 2012  Oil execs plead poverty as Californians suffer near record gas prices

August

• Aug 14, 2012  Stay connected during a power outage

July

• Jul 20, 2012  Blackout threats by broadcasters are unfair to television viewers
• Jul 13, 2012  Serious flaws in servicers’ program threaten help for borrowers
• Jul 10, 2012  Consumer Action and AT&T offer ‘11 great ways your smartphone can work in an emergency’

June

• Jun 21, 2012  Survey: Wide range of interest rates and fees for P2P borrowers
• Jun 19, 2012  Kudos to CFPB for opening credit card complaints to public

May

• May 24, 2012  FCC called on to extend wireless Lifeline reform deadline
• May 08, 2012  Consumer Action & American Express offer consumer guides to prepaid cards
• May 03, 2012  Consumer Action releases housing discrimination survey

April

• Apr 12, 2012  Advocates urge CFPB to stand firm on fee harvester rule
• Apr 12, 2012  Consumer Action Prepaid Card Survey

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