Debt-relief companies being sued for posing as federal agencies, charging illegal advance, and lying about results
Two companies operating under the name “FDAA,” a service provider, and their owners are being sued for falsely presenting FDAA […]
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Federal consumer agency finalizes rule to stop payday loan traps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took the first step this week toward ending debt traps by finalizing new consumer protections for loans
Mobile app settles charges that it didn’t deliver on cash rewards it promised for achieving exercise and diet goals
A mobile app that promised cash rewards to get consumers to commit to fitness and nutrition goals has agreed to
Federal agency proposes shutting down post-settlement company that lied in offers to NFL players, victims of Deepwater Horizon, and 9-11 first responders
Top Notch Funding and two company officials are charged with lying in loan offerings to consumers who were waiting for payments
Student debt collector sued consumers for private student loans that weren’t owed; borrowers to get refunds
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took action Monday against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts and their debt collector, Transworld Systems Inc.,
Mold content will be more prominent on Quron meat substitutes
The maker of controversial fake meats made of vat-grown fungus will make several modifications to its labels, including a prominent
Ultra-rich, dark money groups fund U.S. Chamber of Commerce, report shows
Photo: like a lollipop An analysis of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s funding sources helps explain why it’s pushing for
Be careful when making donations after hurricanes Irma and Harvey
If you’re consider helping survivors of recent hurricanes, do research before you make a contribution. Reports following Hurricane Harvey indicate
CSGO Lotto settles FTC’s first lawsuit against social media influencers
Trevor Martin and Thomas Cassell, and their company CSGO Lotto Inc., have settled a lawsuit charging them with failing to