CT Senate passes consumer data protection legislation

SB 4, wide-ranging legislation that establishes restrictions on how data brokers can use consumer information, passed the ...
The American Prospect

When Consumer Protection Stops, Scammers Run Amok

The Bilt Rewards Mastercard was marketed as a way to pay rent without incurring the fees landlords typically charge for credit card payments. Credit: Ken Sweet/AP Photo A fintech credit card called ...
JD Supra

Trump Administration Focuses New Consumer Protection Efforts on ‘Made in America’ Advertising Claims and Alleged Deceptive Pricing Practices

In March 2026, the Trump administration has taken a number of steps in quick succession related to consumer protection. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to “combat fraudulent ‘Made in ...
Los Angeles Times

Attorneys Have Their Hands Full with Consumer Complaint Boom

Class-action settlements alone hit nearly $40 billion in 2024, marking the third consecutive, record-setting year in the category. Private TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) claims have also ...
Hawaii News Now

Covering the Cost: The cost of consumer fraud, deceptive business practices

In HNN’s new livestream show “Covering the Cost with Annalisa Burgos,” we break down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs and ...
CBS 6

Division of Consumer Protection cautions against AI scams ahead of Cyber Monday

NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers shopping online to remain vigilant about scams and ...
NPR

1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'

Lisa Rosenthal's career gives you a sense of the scope of the watchdog duties at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. For 13 years as an attorney there, she helped victims of predatory payday ...
NBC 7 San Diego

County Supervisors OK new Consumer Protection Unit despite pushback from DA

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to create a Consumer Fairness and Public Protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams and predatory financial practices. The vote ...
WREG

National Consumer Protection Week: Don’t fall victim to these ‘Top 5’ scams

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and WREG is always trying to help you save money and avoid scams and ripoffs. So, we have some important advice to avoid becoming the next victim, as well as ...
Big Island Now

Consumer Alert: Public warned about investment scams on Meta platforms

Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection warns the public about fraudulent ...
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A new consumer protection law for a modern marketplace

The legal framework for competition and consumer protection in Rwanda has been revamped with the enactment of Law n° 011/2026 of 26/02/2026 relating to competition and consumer protection (the “New ...