Month: October 2024
Voting Rights
- October 25, 2024
Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights...
Read moreThe FTC Explores Consumer Data
- October 18, 2024
Explore the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network data about consumer protection topics like fraud, identity theft, and unwanted calls based on millions of reports from people across the country.Source: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/data-visualizations/explore-data...
Read moreCFPB Takes Action to Stop Banks from Harvesting Overdraft Fees Without Consumers’ Consent
- October 11, 2024
Banks have charged overdraft fees for ATM and one-time debit card transactions even though they did not have customers’ documented consent.Source: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-takes-action-to-stop-banks-from-harvesting-overdraft-fees-without-consumers-consent/...
Read moreEmergency Communication Tips
- October 07, 2024
The FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency offer the following tips for communicating during an emergency, including preparing for a power outage. FCC video and downloadable public service announcements are also available. See the link below!https://www.fcc.gov/emergency...
Read moreResources for Consumers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
- October 01, 2024
Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and other states. Millions are without power, facing flooding, and struggling to recover. President Joe Biden has approved major disaster declarations for several states, including North Carolina...
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