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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Register for news literacy webinar to help prevent consumer harms

Dear Community Partner,In today's always-connected world, consumers can enjoy access to information from a seemingly unlimited number of sources at any time. A…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Last call for Wednesday's webinar on navigating the student loan landscape

Dear Community Partner,In light of recent developments, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture concerning student loan repayment programs. In February, a fede…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: A world of cons

A Consumer Action News Alert • April 15, 2025www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslett…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Join us for a crucial webinar on navigating the student loan landscape

Dear Community Partner,In light of recent developments, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture concerning student loan repayment programs. In February, a fede…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM

Register for news literacy webinar to help prevent consumer harms

Dear Community Partner,In today's always-connected world, consumers can enjoy access to information from a seemingly unlimited number of sources at any time. A…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - April 2025

April 2025 • Issue 10, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sen…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Last call for today's webinar on tax-time resources

Dear Community Partner,With tax filing season in full swing and tens of millions of federal returns to be filed in coming weeks, it's time to ensure that the c…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Join us for a crucial webinar on navigating the student loan landscape

Dear Community Partner,In light of recent developments, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture concerning student loan repayment programs. In February, a fede…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Register for webinar: Tax-time Resources for Smart Consumers

Dear Community Partner,With tax filing season in full swing and tens of millions of federal returns to be filed in coming weeks, it's time to ensure that the c…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM

SCAM GRAM: Fresh scams a-springin'

A Consumer Action News Alert • March 17, 2025www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslett…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Register for webinar: Tax-time Resources for Smart Consumers

Dear Community Partner,With tax filing season in full swing and tens of millions of federal returns to be filed in coming weeks, it's time to ensure that the c…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Register for webinar: Tax-time Resources for Smart Consumers

Dear Community Partner,With tax filing season in full swing and tens of millions of federal returns to be filed in coming weeks, it's time to ensure that the c…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - March 2025

March 2025 • Issue 9, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sent…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Register for Webinar: Collaborating for Consumers: Working together to stop scams

Dear Community Partner,In recognition—and celebration—of this year's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Consumer Action is putting on a train-the-traine…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Register for Webinar: Collaborating for Consumers: Working together to stop scams

Dear Community Partner,In recognition—and celebration—of this year's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Consumer Action is putting on a train-the-traine…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Six more weeks of winter...and scams

A Consumer Action News Alert • February 18, 2025www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Register for webinar: Collaborating for Consumers: Working together to stop scams

Dear Community Partner,In recognition—and celebration—of this year's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Consumer Action is putting on a train-the-traine…
  Ruth Susswein · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Share your story: Help protect the Consumer Bureau

We could use your help.You may know that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has returned more than $21 billion to 200 million people. You might even be one of the millions of consumers the CFP…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2025

February 2025 • Issue 8, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are s…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: No break in scams for the new year

A Consumer Action News Alert • January 15, 2025www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsle…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
January 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2025

January 2025 • Issue 7, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are se…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 2:07 PM

SCAM GRAM: Snow many scams

A Consumer Action News Alert • December 16, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
December 2, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2024

December 2024 • Issue 6, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are s…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 AM

SCAM GRAM: On clicks and tricks

A Consumer Action News Alert • November 15, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Last call for tomorrow: Fairness, Transparency & Accountability in Credit/Consumer Reports (webinar)

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 53rd anniversary on Nov. 13 with the theme "Empowering Consumers: Fairness, Transparency, Accountabil…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Virtual Convening: Fairness, Transparency and Accountability in Credit and Consumer Reporting

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 53rd anniversary on Nov. 13 with the theme "Empowering Consumers: Fairness, Transparency, Accountabil…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2024

November 2024 • Issue 5, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are s…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM

New multilingual video explains consumers’ warranty rights

Computers, tablets and smartphones are complex devices that often come with a high price tag. With such a significant investment, consumers want to be confident that they’re protected against any defects. …
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Register now: Fairness, Transparency and Accountability in Credit and Consumer Reporting

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 53rd anniversary on Nov. 13 with the theme "Empowering Consumers: Fairness, Transparency, Accountabil…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 3:02 PM

SCAM GRAM: Fall flurry of fraud

A Consumer Action News Alert • October 15, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsle…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Register now: Fairness, Transparency and Accountability in Credit and Consumer Reporting

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 53rd anniversary on Nov. 13 with the theme "Empowering Consumers: Fairness, Transparency, Accountabil…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2024

October 2024 • Issue 4, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are se…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 9:36 PM

SCAM GRAM: Heads up for new season of scams

A Consumer Action News Alert • September 16, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 10:02 AM

Last call: Register for tomorrow's webinar on scams targeting young adults

Dear Community Partner,Although younger, digitally savvy consumers may be adept at using the internet, TIME reported that Generation Z is more than three times as likely as Baby Boomers to fall for online …
  CA Editor · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2024

September 2024 • Issue 3, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are …
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Register for Webinar: Scams and fraud targeting young adults

Dear Community Partner,Although younger, digitally savvy consumers may be adept at using the internet, TIME reported that Generation Z is more than three times as likely as Baby Boomers to fall for online …
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 3:04 PM

SCAM GRAM: High summer swindles

A Consumer Action News Alert • August 15, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslet…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Register for Webinar: Scams and fraud targeting young adults

Dear Community Partner,Although younger, digitally savvy consumers may be adept at using the internet, TIME reported that Generation Z is more than three times as likely as Baby Boomers to fall for online …
  CA Editor · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2024

August 2024 • Issue 2, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sen…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
July 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Midsummer night's scheme

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 15, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslette…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - July 2024

July 2024 • Issue 1, Volume 15 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sent …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Save the date for our 2024 anniversary events

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  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 4:06 PM

SCAM GRAM: Scams at every turn

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 17, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslette…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2024

June 2024 • Issue 12, Volume 14 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sent…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Save the date for our 2024 anniversary events

You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consumer Action. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe.Click You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consumer A…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Last call: Register for tomorrow's webinar on navigating smartphone/computer warranty rights

Dear Community Partner,Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 Americans own a smartphone, and that it's especially common for househo…
  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 12:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Creative scams (and anti-scams)

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 15, 2024www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Register for Webinar: Navigating smartphone/computer warranty rights

Dear Community Partner,Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 Americans own a smartphone, and that it's especially common for househo…
  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Register for Webinar: Navigating smartphone/computer warranty rights

Dear Community Partner,Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 Americans own a smartphone, and that it's especially common for househo…
  CA Editor · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2024

May 2024 • Issue 11, Volume 14 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are sent …