NACA 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…

NACA in the News: Attorney says seek legal help for unresolved tenant complaints

KSHB Kansas City, Attorney says seek legal help for unresolved tenant complaints. KSHB interviews NACA’s Kansas State Chair, Michael Rapp on what to do when you have a dispute with your…

Bill Introduction Shows Lawmakers’ Commitment to Restoring Individuals’ Access to Court

Bill Introduction Shows Lawmakers’ Commitment to Restoring Workers’ Access to Court Statement of Christine Hines, Legislative Director, National Association of Consumer Advocates About a year ago, lawmakers beholden to Wall…

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…

NACA 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…

NACA 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…

NACA 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…

NACA 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.

NACA 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…