Consumer Protection
Google to pay $700 million, loosen app store rules in antitrust settlement
Consumers who bought apps or in-app items between 2016 and 2023 could receive automatic payments, while Google must loosen Play Store restrictions
Consumer Protection
It's a little hard to define but for our purposes, this section is all about consumer protection -- regulatory actions, laws, class actions and anything that helps take the edge off.
Consumer Protection
CFPB News Tracker
The CFPB's wings have been clipped by the Trump Administration and it is struggling to survive.
Consumer Protection
Cryptocurrency platform Uphold HQ misled investors, New York State charges
The company has agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the charges
Consumer Protection
FTC, Maryland settle with Lindsey Auto Group
Consumers who paid more than $75 million in fees from 2020–2025 may be eligible for refunds
Consumer Protection
Social media scams fuel $2.1 billion in losses, FTC warns
Fraud Watch: Investment schemes, fake ads, and romance cons drive surge
Consumer Protection
CFPB rollback could weaken fair lending practices, consumer advocates say
Critics say the move could limit loans for mortgage, car loans, credit cards
Consumer Protection
Looking for a quick escape from your timeshare?
Be careful! Steer clear of anyone who promises quick, easy action
Consumer Protection
Timeshare exit scheme promoter bilked consumers out of $90 million: FTC
Most timeshares are virtually worthless, fees are high and the contracts are nearly impossible to break.
Consumer Protection
California accuses Amazon of price-fixing, says it bullies vendors and competitors to raise prices
The company denies the allegations and says it is "proud" of its low prices
Consumer Protection
Maryland outlaws 'predatory pricing,' other states may follow
It's also called "dynamic" or "surveillance" pricing and it is not the consumer's friend
Consumer Protection
Maine is first to protect consumers from home equity investment loans
Law provides Mainers with the most comprehensive protections in the country
Consumer Protection
'Click to Cancel' rule coming to NYC but still blocked nationwide by a court ruling
Nothing annoys consumers more than being trapped in self-renewing subscriptions that are nearly impossible to break