Online shopping fraud remains a problem throughout the US and Canada. Check out the BBB online fraud study update and learn how to protect yourself while shopping online.Source: https://www.bbb.org/all/scamstudies/fake_online_retailers_study/2024-study-update-online-shopping-fraud...
Read moreOnline purchases and package deliveries skyrocket during the holiday season. Naturally, scammers use this opportunity to trick busy shoppers into giving out their personal information. Here's what you should know about a new twist on delivery scams.Source: https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/20283-scam-alert-dont-be-fooled-by-a-fake-package-delivery-scam...
Read moreCFPB Finalizes Personal Financial Data Rights Rule to Boost Competition, Protect Privacy, and Give Families More Choice in Financial Services. The rule will help lower loan prices and empower people to fire financial companies that provide bad service more easily.Source: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-finalizes-personal-financial-data-rights-rule-to-boost-competition-protect-privacy-and-give-families-more-choice-in-financial-services/...
Read moreThe length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income, deduction or credit shown on your tax return until the period of limitations...
Read moreFederal Trade Commission Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to End Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships.Source: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-click-cancel-rule-making-it-easier-consumers-end-recurring...
Read moreThe Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) gives parents control over what information websites can collect from their kids. Learn more today!Source: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/privacy-security/childrens-privacy...
Read moreLearn 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 moreExplore 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 moreBanks 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 moreThe 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...
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