NACA in the News: T-Mobile says class-action lawsuit brought against them breaks terms of service
Mic T-Mobile says class-action lawsuit brought against them breaks terms of service. “As the National Association of Consumer Advocates point out, consumers always have the right to enter arbitration to…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Watchdog agency must pick a side: Consumers or scammers
The Hill Watchdog agency must pick a side: Consumers or scammers
Read MoreNACA in the News: Chase says arbitration ‘provides better outcomes’ for consumers. Nope, say researchers
Los Angeles Times Chase says arbitration ‘provides better outcomes’ for consumers. Nope, say researchers. “The forced arbitration system is simply rigged,” said Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Assn.…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Trump administration wants to allow debt collectors to call 7 times a week and text, email as much as they want
The Washington Post Trump administration wants to allow debt collectors to call 7 times a week and text, email as much as they want
Read MoreNACA in the News: Could debt collectors send you texts, emails? Consumer groups fear CFPB may allow it.
The Washington Post Could debt collectors send you texts, emails? Consumer groups fear CFPB may allow it. “’Consumer privacy should be a key concern for the CFPB,’ said Christine Hines,…
Read MoreNACA in the News: 6 things you need to know before giving money on a crowdfunding website
Chicago Tribune, 6 things you need to know before giving money on a crowdfunding website. Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, encourages people to research before…
Read MoreNACA in the News: With major financial protections on hold, here’s how you can guard your investments
CNBC With major financial protections on hold, here’s how you can guard your investments. “While a number of experienced staffers remain at the CFPB, its ability to advocate for individuals…
Read MoreNew CFPB Director Has Much to Prove
For Immediate Release: New Head of Consumer Financial Agency Has Much to Prove The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Kathleen Kraninger as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Enforcement Slowdown Defines Mulvaney’s CFPB Tenure
Bloomberg Enforcement Slowdown Defines Mulvaney’s CFPB Tenure. “The slowdown in enforcement, and the smaller penalties, have raised alarms among consumer advocates. ‘The CFPB was created to make sure regular people…
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