Media & Press
Browse Consumer Action's press releases and consumer news headlines culled from U.S. newspapers.
Press Releases
- Aug 08, 2021 Consumer Action publishes consumer guide to Lifeline and the Emergency Broadband Benefit
- Aug 04, 2021 Consumer Action publishes new fact sheets on overcoming vaccine hesitancy
- Aug 03, 2021 Tenant screening reports can risk—even ruin—renters’ chances
- Jul 28, 2021 Consumer advocate and data network call for transparency and control in data sharing
- Jul 27, 2021 Consumer groups urge Secretary Buttigieg to have U.S. DOT fulfill consumer protection responsibilities
- Jul 23, 2021 Consumer groups call on FTC, CFPB to update credit reporting study
- May 05, 2021 All about liability insurance
- Feb 23, 2021 Consumer Action’s ‘Share Financial Data with Care’ project to educate FinTech app users to be ‘security savvy’
- Feb 11, 2021 Credit report errors have gotten worse during Covid
- Feb 04, 2021 Consumer Action offers mini-grants to help AZ agencies to improve financial health
- Jan 21, 2021 New debt collection rule is a mixed bag for consumer rights
- Nov 18, 2020 Airlines urged to adopt traveler-friendly 737 Max policies
- Nov 09, 2020 How the Biden administration and Congress should protect digital privacy
- Nov 03, 2020 Consumer Action’s ‘Coping with COVID-19’ series offers sixth fact sheet
- Nov 02, 2020 Consumer Action distributes financial technology videos
- Oct 29, 2020 The enduring financial consequences of systemic racism
- Oct 14, 2020 Consumer groups file brief objecting to AbbVie’s strategies to withhold generic drugs
- Sep 24, 2020 2020 Consumer Excellence Awards recognize three healthcare-related champions
- Sep 21, 2020 Consumer Action examines ‘Health and Wealth’ at virtual convening
- Sep 01, 2020 Consumers should have the right to pay retailers with cash
- Aug 19, 2020 Consumer Action opposes California Proposition 24
- Aug 13, 2020 CFPB buries complaint details in its complaint database
- Aug 11, 2020 Consumer Action launches COVID-19 Educational Project
- Jul 14, 2020 Health and wealth: Dealing with medical debt and discovering innovative solutions
- Jul 09, 2020 How to get help with your mortgage during COVID-19
- Jul 07, 2020 Trump’s ‘Consumer’ Bureau gives predatory lenders green light to exploit consumers
- Jun 25, 2020 Four U.S. financial firms stand out by respecting customer communication preferences
- May 29, 2020 Proposed DOT rules will undermine agency’s ability to protect passengers
- May 07, 2020 Coalition formed to protect right to pay with cash
- May 05, 2020 White House must protect privacy in response to COVID-19
- Apr 24, 2020 Americans need stronger consumer protections during COVID-19 crisis
- Mar 24, 2020 Airline bailout must include strong consumer protections
- Mar 24, 2020 Consumer Action survey found most respondents are saving for retirement
- Mar 19, 2020 Consumer groups call for consumer protections in airline bailouts
- Mar 10, 2020 Consumer groups call for revived inquiry into airline pricing disclosure practices
- Jan 14, 2020 Popular dating, health apps violate consumers’ privacy
- Dec 19, 2019 Class actions: A vital consumer tool not fully understood by those who stand to benefit
- Dec 09, 2019 Consumer Action receives support from Wells Fargo
- Dec 05, 2019 Bipartisan bill aims to reinstate mailed Social Security earnings statements
- Nov 21, 2019 Grading digital privacy proposals in Congress
- Nov 19, 2019 Latest STELAR renewal bill could disadvantage satellite TV customers
- Nov 08, 2019 Consumers are empowered by FCC’s retransmission consent decision
- Oct 09, 2019 Consumer Action takes a look at the crisis in drug prices
- Oct 02, 2019 Consumer Action receives support from JPMorgan Chase
- Sep 30, 2019 California funeral homes use loophole to hide prices
- Sep 20, 2019 House approves bill to allow you to sue companies
- Sep 18, 2019 CFPB’s public complaint database survives political attacks
- Sep 05, 2019 Consumer Action joins grassroots push to ban law enforcement use of facial recognition
- Aug 09, 2019 FHFA decision harms limited English consumers, advocates warn
- Jul 23, 2019 Consumer poll finds Americans incorrectly believe plastic is most recyclable material
- Jul 12, 2019 D.C. stands up for consumers in deceptive hotel pricing scheme
- May 30, 2019 Consumer Action survey finds respondents want location data used only for the purpose for which it’s collected
- Mar 07, 2019 CFPB must live up to its name
- Mar 05, 2019 Consumer Action supports a financial transaction tax
- Feb 06, 2019 CFPB throws borrowers to the sharks
- Jan 17, 2019 Consumer Action joins coalition pushing back at drug patent abuse
- Jan 17, 2019 Consumer groups urge action on bill to stop “spoofed” robocalls
- Jan 15, 2019 Consumers prefer a paper trail
- Dec 06, 2018 New director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is shockingly unqualified in consumer protection
- Dec 03, 2018 Paper or digital? Consumer Action joins new campaign to protect consumers’ right to choose
- Nov 13, 2018 34 civil rights, consumer and privacy groups release privacy principles
- Oct 16, 2018 Consumer groups applaud expanded resources for LEP borrowers
- Oct 02, 2018 Consumer Action explores frustrating travel fees and passenger rights
- Sep 12, 2018 Privatized air traffic control systems exhibit pain points
- Aug 15, 2018 Consumer Action adds ‘Ocular Innovation’ video to its Vision Action Center
- Aug 10, 2018 DeVos’ latest regulation rollback a blank check to scam schools written by taxpayers
- Aug 09, 2018 SEC faces lawsuit over forcing e-delivery of shareholder reports
- Jul 26, 2018 Consumer Action condemns the Education Department’s borrower defense rule
- Jul 16, 2018 Protect the CFPB’s critical complaint process
- Jun 25, 2018 Threats to privatize the U.S. Postal Service jeopardize universal access
- Jun 07, 2018 SEC ignores investor sentiment about mutual fund disclosure delivery
- Jun 04, 2018 Groups tell temporary CFPB director: Hands off the public database!
- May 24, 2018 If companies can protect user data in Europe, they can protect it everywhere
- May 09, 2018 Mick Mulvaney turns his back on student borrowers, closes Office of Students and Young Consumers
- May 08, 2018 New Vision Action Center educates consumers on their rights
- Apr 30, 2018 Consumer groups stand up to threats to take complaint database dark
- Mar 29, 2018 CFP Board puts investors first in its new standards
- Mar 27, 2018 California eye doctors keeping patients in the dark
- Mar 01, 2018 New coalition advocates for access to online vision care
- Feb 27, 2018 Data insecurity and data protection
- Feb 06, 2018 Consumer advocates argue for a strong, independent CFPB
- Feb 01, 2018 Transfer of CFPB consumer complaints unit offers no clear benefit
- Jan 31, 2018 Consumers win appeal for CFPB independence
- Dec 19, 2017 Options for affordable federal student loan repayment are shrinking
- Dec 18, 2017 Groups demand action on toys that spy on children
- Dec 08, 2017 Consumer advocates file in support of acting CFPB director
- Dec 01, 2017 Attack on consumers continues as Congress targets payday rule
- Nov 14, 2017 Groups fight FCC Chair’s plan to ‘effectively destroy’ low-income LIfeline
- Oct 30, 2017 Groups support model state broadband privacy legislation
- Oct 25, 2017 Congress repeals rule to protect consumer rights to class action
- Oct 06, 2017 Consumer advocates launch ad opposing air traffic control privatization
- Oct 05, 2017 New national rule promises to rein in payday lenders
- Aug 22, 2017 Consumer Action guides consumers to avoid investing costs, pitfalls
- Jul 25, 2017 Consumer Action condemns the House’s vote to repeal class actions
- Jul 20, 2017 Consumer Action opposes Congress’s attack on class actions
- Jul 18, 2017 Webinar offers advice about responding to debt collection calls
- Jul 10, 2017 Consumer Action applauds new arbitration rule
- Jun 29, 2017 Consumer Action responds to today’s GAO report on Lifeline
- Jun 09, 2017 A new era of retirement investment advice you can trust!
- May 31, 2017 Poll highlights attitudes about data usage for financial inclusion
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