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International Service Assessment Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union

International Service Assessment Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union

March 2021: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Congress created the CFPB after the 2009 financial crisis to regulate mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial products and services used by consumers.

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

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Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

If you’ve ever had the stamina to sit down and try to read a credit card disclosure statement (often the size of a paperback novel), you know that the Sometimes…

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

How Adore Me Deceives You

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How Adore Me Deceives You

TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.

Sallie Mae Credit Card

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Sallie Mae Credit Card

This email offer — for a Mastercard A magical piece of plastic made by banks that is sent to your home (normally accompanied with countless pages of fine print disclosures)…

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

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10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

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LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

Capital One Spark Cash Card

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Capital One Spark Cash Card

When it comes to credit cards offering unlimited cash back, it’s a numbers game.

Gas Prices at Shell Stations

Class Action

Gas Prices at Shell Stations

Allegations: Deceptively advertising that consumers who pay with cash will be charged a lower price for gasoline when consumers who pay using debit cards are charged the higher credit card…

Drop App

Class Action

Drop App

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that consumers can use their earned points to redeem gift cards without difficulties or restrictions

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

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Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

What You Should Know about Market America

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What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Visa Gift Card

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Visa Gift Card

No fees after purchase but not before. TINA.org staffer shares story of surprise “purchase charge.”

Rental Car Scams

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Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

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LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

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Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

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Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices? According to the front…

Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines

Class Action

Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines

Allegations: Charging consumers who pay with credit cards more than the advertised price

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International Service Assessment Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

How Adore Me Deceives You

Sallie Mae Credit Card

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

Capital One Spark Cash Card

Gas Prices at Shell Stations

Drop App

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

What You Should Know about Market America

Visa Gift Card

Rental Car Scams

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines