Alerts Archive

Consumer Alerts

• Jan 27, 2012  Job applicants and credit checks
  An increasing number of states have enacted (or are planning to enact) laws that restrict the use of credit reports…
• Dec 21, 2011  More .coms, .nets, .orgs? FTC warns about potential for scams
  The Federal Trade Commission today sent a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization…
• Dec 05, 2011  Heads up for tax changes
  The National Society of Accountants (NSA) offers this checklist of tax provisions slated for removal at the end of 2011…
• Sep 27, 2011  Act quickly: WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross class action proposed settlement
  NOTE: Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Act now! Victims of the ID Theft Breach at WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross have until…
• Aug 28, 2011  Sample complaint letter and email
  Consumer Action offers a sample complaint letter and an email complaint template. You can cut and paste these documents below.…
• Jun 15, 2011  Privacy legislation: What you need to know
  The 112th Congress has been busily working on a number of bills addressing online privacy. They touch on issues like…
• May 02, 2011  New rules limit creditors' ability to seize federal benefits funds
  Our friends at the National Consumer Law Center prepared this important consumer alert: As of…
• Mar 09, 2011  Top consumer complaint in 2010: Identity theft
  Fraudulent government documents and credit cards were the highest forms of identity theft complaints in 2010, according to a report…
• Feb 23, 2011  Eight things to do if you lose your wallet
  Losing your wallet or purse is stressful. Your money, credit cards, driver's license are gone. Just in case, make a…
• Feb 08, 2011  White House asking for your feedback
  Advise the Advisor is a new program to help senior staff at the White House stay connected to the people.…
• Jan 28, 2011  Free tax help available nationwide
  More than 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to…
• Jan 13, 2011  Pilot program offers tax refunds on prepaid debit card
  The Treasury Department has announced a pilot project to offer a prepaid debit card to 600,000 low-income taxpayers who, based…
• Jan 13, 2011  Preview National Consumer Protection Week
  Federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations such as Consumer Action look forward to Give us your opinion on consumer bureau priorities
  The sweeping Wall Street Reform Bill that was signed into law this summer calls for the creation of the Consumer…
• Oct 15, 2010  Is your password hacker-proof?
  Usernames and passwords are the gateway for accessing many online goods and services, often making our Internet transactions easier and…

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