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.
- May 11, 2016 Consumer Action supports FCC privacy proposal
- May 10, 2016 FCC proposes to protect consumers from robocalls by federal debt collectors
- May 05, 2016 Financial firms can’t stop you from joining class action lawsuits
- Apr 15, 2016 President supports FCC proposal to unlock pay-TV set-top boxes
- Apr 07, 2016 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, we’ve got your back!
- Apr 06, 2016 DOL fiduciary rule will protect retirement investors from ‘conflicted advice’
- Apr 06, 2016 Consumer consent and privacy: New principles released by Consumer Action
- Apr 01, 2016 The FCC deserves praise for Lifeline modernization proposal
- Mar 31, 2016 FCC proposes privacy protections for broadband customers
- Mar 30, 2016 Netflix’s underhanded tactics deceive customers and cast aspersions on Internet providers
- Mar 10, 2016 FCC Chairman outlines plan to protect broadband customers’ privacy
- Feb 18, 2016 Consumer Action applauds FCC set top box plan
- Jan 20, 2016 Poll shows strong support for regulation of paid tax preparers
- Jan 20, 2016 Groups call for safe data practices, enforcement by FCC
- Jan 13, 2016 Consumer Action urges reversal of e-delivery proposal for shareholder reports
- Jan 07, 2016 Consumer Action and CreditBridge Collaboration: Credit Scores in the U.S.
- Jan 07, 2016 Consumer Action asks FCC not to narrow criteria for Lifeline phone service
- Dec 16, 2015 Correcting and protecting your credit record
- Nov 18, 2015 How to communicate with debt collectors
- Nov 12, 2015 Consumer Action joins coalition to keep health care competitive
- Oct 27, 2015 What to know before you pay on the go
- Oct 12, 2015 Nice job California! CalECPA passes
- Oct 07, 2015 CFPB sees value in protecting consumers’ right to collective redress
- Sep 22, 2015 Consumer Action and Visa team up for Veterans Financial Coalition training programs
- Jul 28, 2015 Free publication eases consumer transition to ‘chip’ cards