NACA in the News: Zombie Debt: How Collectors Trick Consumers into Reviving Dead Debts

The Washington Post Zombie Debt: How Collectors Trick Consumers into Reviving Dead Debts. “Consumers just don’t know the ins and outs of state and federal debt-collection laws and probably will…

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…

NACA in the News: Watchdog agency must pick a side: Consumers or scammers

The Hill Watchdog agency must pick a side: Consumers or scammers

NACA 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.…

NACA 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

NACA 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,…

NACA 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…

NACA 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…

New 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.…