NACA in the News: GoFundMe scams raise questions of whether more can be done
Minneapolis Star Tribune GoFundMe scams raise questions of whether more can be done. “Swindles like the one Smith pulled raise the question of whether online fundraising is safe, consumer advocates…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Financial Companies Rack Up Complaints, but Good Luck Finding Them
NerdWallet Financial Companies Rack Up Complaints, but Good Luck Finding Them. “If we are concerned that these companies are taking advantage of consumers, that’s why the CFPB was created,” says…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Silicon Valley Wants to Use Algorithms for Data Collection
Wired Silicon Valley Wants to Use Algorithms for Debt Collection. “Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, is skeptical. ‘A kinder, gentler debt collector? I’m not…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Are students getting fed up with the cost of college?
ConsumerAffairs, Are students getting fed up with the cost of college? “I find it pretty disheartening,” said Ira Rheingold, executive director and general counsel of the National Association of Consumer Advocates…
Read MoreNACA in the News: TheIndyChannel story on yo-yo car sales
TheIndyChannel in Indianapolis reported on a story involving yo-yo car sales, in which NACA member Andrew Ault is interviewed. Read the full article on TheIndyChannel’s website.
Read MoreNACA in the News: Equifax’s Security Overhaul, A Year After Its Epic Breach
Wired Equifax’s Security Overhaul, a Year After Its Epic Breach. “You are Equifax’s commodity, and the fact is you have minimal control over what data they hold. That’s what their…
Read MoreNACA Statement on Announced Resignation of CFPB Deputy Director Leandra English
For Immediate Release: Today, Leandra English, former deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), announced her resignation from the federal agency, citing the recent formal nomination for CFPB…
Read MoreNACA in the News: NBC LA Car Dealership Story
NBC LA reported on a story involving a car fraud case in which NACA member Steven Simons is interviewed. You can watch the short video on NBC’s website.
Read MoreNACA in the News: White House plans to scale back powers and budget of CFPB
Financial Times White House plans to scale back powers and budget of CFPB
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