NACA and Public Interest Groups Submit Comment to CFPB Opposing Changes to Larger Participant Definitions

…of a larger non-bank participant in the auto finance, debt collection, credit reporting, and international money transfer markets. The comment opposed any change in definition that would reduce the number…

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NACA in the News: Snoop Dogg is Starring in a Scam Debt-Relief Ad Campaign Pouring Millions Into Facebook

Vice Snoop Dogg is Starring In a Scam Debt-Relief Ad Campaign Pouring Millions Into Facebook. “‘Just stay far away,’ warned Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer…

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Groups Support Amendment to Protect Servicemembers from Forced Arbitration

NACA joined public interest groups on a letter in support of the Blumenthal amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for the fiscal year of 2022. The amendment would prohibit…

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Summer Consumer Law Fellowship Program

NACA 2026 Consumer Law Summer Fellowship Program Details The National Association of Consumer Advocates are seeking motivated law students to apply for our Summer Consumer Law Fellowship Program. Interested students…

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NACA in the News: Stop abbreviating 2020. Police say it leaves you open to fraud and could cost you big.

…fraud to emerge, the threat is real according to Ira Rheingold, the executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. In a message emailed to USA TODAY Thursday, Rheingold…

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NACA in the News: Rep. Johnson, Sen. Blumenthal Re-Introduce Legislation to End Forced Arbitration & Restore Accountability for Consumers, Workers

…and small businesses can seek to hold corporate bad actors accountable in court for the harm they cause.’ said Christine Hines, legislative director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates.”…

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NACA in the News: Trump slashed consumer protections. So California is stepping up

…would have protected millions of people who are typically caught by lenders in high-cost debt traps,’ said Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Assn. of Consumer Advocates.” View Article…

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The TICKET Act Promises Needed Transparency on Event Ticket Prices and Availability

…authority to enforce its provisions against violators. Statement of Christine Hines, legislative director, National Association of Consumer Advocates The TICKET Act, introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Sen. Ted…

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NACA in the News: Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers

…improvements to embrace potential energy savings, unscrupulous lending practices and shady sales tactics increasingly have hijacked their experience,’ said Christine Hines, senior policy director at the National Association of Consumer…

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