The Consumer Federation of America is an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer organizations established to advance the consumer interest.
Washington, DC
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“The incentives are just not aligned to make sure that it’s fair to consumers”
While some companies pitch #SurveillancePricing as a means to set bargains, or deny the practice completely, Peterson-Cassin said its use is widespread and regulation is needed
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“The #DataBrokers are providing thousands of granular points of information on consumers,” @AdamRust9 says. “An issuer doing its homework doesn’t have any trouble identifying which customers are liquidity-constrained and likely to carry a balance."
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Social Media #Scams, #AgenticAI, #Fintechs, Monopolies, and so much more!
Register TODAY for CFA's 39th Annual #Financial Services Conference
Dec 9th - Dec 10th 2026
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Michael DeLong, a Research and Advocacy Associate with the Consumer Federation of America, told @moneywisecom that #Insurers could use such data to “hike drivers’ rates in a number of ways.”
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The release from the AG's office says #RhodeIsland is the first state to take action over the alleged inaction, although it isn't the first time the #SocialMedia company has been sued on this subject.
CFA filed a lawsuit in April
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The #RollerCoaster loophole is a terrifying example of how #Deregulation puts consumers at risk
#CPSC
Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️
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“This miscarriage of justice threatens basic trust in the judicial system, and #Congress must act quickly to investigate" #Meta
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This summer offered a grim preview of a #Food system that has lost consumer #Trust.
The rise of a #Predatory food economy goes a long way toward explaining the nation’s epidemic of chronic, diet-related disease.
Learn more in our latest blog
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Some #chatbots, like automated phone systems, may frustrate customers with endless chat loops
“Consumers should do what they can to hold these institutions accountable” @AdamRust9
Full story here: 9news.com/article/news/natio…
CFA recommends passage of the #NewJersey bill to advances strong #Chatbot regulations based on our People-First Model
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View Model Legislation ⤵️
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“#Insurance companies raised rates on their customers in 2025 and increased the paydays for their #Executives,” said Michael DeLong, CFA’s Research and Advocacy Associate. “Consumers are struggling to afford coverage, with no relief in sight."
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“Americans are assuming these parks are safe, but the reality is once the #CPSC no longer had the authority to investigate hazardous situations, there is no federal watchdog.”
Full story here: today.com/video/six-flags-ro…
Investigative journalist @MarianaVZ, reveals how Americans are losing over an estimated $148 billion every year to online #Scams. in her new documentary “Super Scam Me”
Full clip here: youtube.com/watch?v=ocVqNWxC…
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CFA & @UPHelp share #Tips and #Resources to help consumers get their #Wind and #Flood #Insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of #HurricaneIsaias
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The #Georgia Insurance Commissioner debate highlighted the persistence of racial #Inequality in the cost of #HomeownersInsurance by examining our new report, #Redlined
Watch the full debate here: youtube.com/live/FOVPRZWvXGE…
Read Our Report ⤵️
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For an industry that talks frequently about democratizing #finance, Frayer said, “the #crypto market is actually far less democratic.”
I asked Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand if it bothers her that her staff trades crypto while she works on legislation that benefits the industry. “This is not a nanny state,” she said.
Profiled crypto’s favorite Democrat for @NYMag:
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According to #FEMA, more than 40% of #Flood claims occur outside designated high-risk flood zones.
#Insurance
Full Story Here: abc7news.com/post/el-nio-do-…