Press Release Archive
2010
August
18
- Consumer Action forms editorial content partnership with Insure.com.
Consumer Action today announces that it has partnered with online insurance portal Insure.com to use select examples of its original educational content…
17
- Wireless fraud uncovered in Chinese speaking community (Consumer Action and AT&T expose the problem, provide tips to protect consumers). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE You can also click here to read our Chinese version of the Press Release [華人社區常會發生之手機交易詐騙案件]. San Francisco, California —…
July
15
- U.S. Senate stands with consumers on financial reform. U.S. Senate passes comprehensive financial reform
June
25
- Financial Reform spells a win for consumers. The U.S. House and Senate conference committee passed a final bill today that includes a bureau devoted exclusively to consumer financial protection. “Consumer Action has…
17
- Consumer Action Anniversary and Awards. To mark its 39th year of education and advocacy, Consumer Action celebrates today with a party and awards ceremony in San Francisco.
16
- Consumers need relief from debt settlement rip-offs (Consumer advocates support bills aimed at debt settlement abuses). Leading consumer advocates call on Congress to act quickly to enact S. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 sponsored by Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and H.R. 5387, the companion bill sponsored by Representatives Louis Gutierrez (D-IL), Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Gwen Moore (D-WI).
March
12
- Consumer Action helps you avoid travel 'gotchas' (Reasons to consider travel insurance for your next trip). During National Consumer Protection Week, Consumer Action releases information on a key financial protection to consider when traveling. The organization has devoted its new issue…
February
22
- New rights for credit cardholders (Consumer Action and American Express announce update of free, popular multilingual consumer education series). As new credit card regulations take effect, Consumer Action, in partnership with American Express, announces the update of their free, popular multilingual consumer education series, “Credit Cards: What You Need to Know.”
January
26
- Consumer groups warn of debt settlement trap (Groups offer debt-strapped consumers advice on getting real relief). For-profit debt settlement services can't be counted on to help consumers lighten their debt load.
2009
December
22
- Consumer Action nationwide survey of financial literacy programs (Financial literacy programs in local communities have continued need for printed materials). Consumer Action, a national non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization, has published the results of a survey of community-based organizations (CBOs) titled "Implementation of Community-based…
17
- Avoid costly cell phone fees (Consider new low cost wireless plans instead of contract-based phone service). Note: A streaming audio recording of the news event will be available as of 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PT today. Groups call Ticketmaster merger a 'Ticket Disaster' (DOJ asked to block proposed merger). WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joined by Members of Congress, leading public interest advocates and live event industry representatives today called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to live…
02
- Damaged When Delivered: Inexperienced car haulers threaten safety (Teamsters report presents scary picture of cut-rate car hauling). Auto giants Chrysler and GM are changing their practices so that new cars will be delivered by inexperienced drivers using inappropriate equipment and methods that…
01
- Ticketmaster merger threatens consumer interest (Public interest and consumer groups ask DOJ to block merger). WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 1, 2009) – Five of the nation's most prominent public interest groups today called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block…
November
30
- Consumer Action joins Teamsters to highlight auto hauling problems (Driver safety, confidence undermined by damage done to cars during transport by inept haulers). Representatives from the Teamsters Union, consumer advocates from Consumer for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) and Consumer Action and members of Congress will hold a…
20
- Stop evasions by credit card companies (Consumer advocates ask the Fed to stop issuers' schemes in advance of new law). Advocates from national consumer groups today will urge the Federal Reserve Board to close loopholes in its proposed rules to prohibit credit card companies from…
19
- Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger warrants investigation (Consumer and industry groups call for more scrutiny of proposed deal). WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2009) — Consumer and industry groups, including the National Association of Ticket Brokers, the National Consumers League, the Consumer Federation of…
October
08
- Consumer Action testifies to House on credit card law abuses (Ruth Susswein calls for earlier effective date on credit card rules). Consumer Action will testify today before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on the need for an earlier implementation date for the CARD Act. At…
September
28
- Card issuers use tricks and traps in advance of new law (Groups call for enactment of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) to oversee shifting credit card practices). Washington, DC – A Consumer Action and Consumer Federation of America analysis of recent credit card industry practices found that card issuers are using a…
11
- El programa California Lifeline ayuda a asegurar una conexión telefónica (Guía multilingüe disponible gratis). La Semana nacional para la promoción de Lifeline se llevará a cabo del 14 al 20 de septiembre. Permanecer conectado a recursos locales y servicios…
August
21
- Warning: 'Clunker' double-dipping could occur (Taxpayers, car buyers should not have to pay twice). Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS), Consumer Action and Public Citizen today called upon the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure, as the…
18
- California coalition sets August legislative priorities. Nine consumer rights organizations, including Consumer Action, have sent a letter the California Legislature outlining pro-consumer legislative priorities during the final month of the 2009…
13
- Groups seek crackdown on Cash for Clunkers scams (Car buyers subject to bait and switch and higher-than-usual prices). Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety and Consumer Action today urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to act to protect car buyers from Cash for…
- Consumer Action releases 2009 Credit Card Survey. Consumer Action today releases its 2009 Credit Card Survey, which details information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 39 cards from 22 issuers.
July
02
- Protections for victims of auto bankruptcies.
Consumer groups petitioned the Federal Trade Commission today, seeking warnings on approximately 30 million Chrysler vehicles produced prior to May 30, when the "New Chrysler"…
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