'Wild west' of elder care: CT advocates point to overlapping oversight, underfunded agencies

There have been proposals to combine oversight under one agency, but those proposals have never moved forward.
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How to Remove Hunter Warfield from Your Credit Report

You can get Hunter Warfield removed from credit if you win the dispute. You can contact each bureau by phone or mail. All ...

Debt collection complaints are surging: Here’s why

Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate collectors must follow strict rules. The Fair Debt Collection Practices ...

Debt complaints are surging. Here's the sobering reason.

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...
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4 arrested after laser aimed at Customs and Border Protection agency helicopter in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Four people were arrested after a laser was aimed at a Customs and Border Protection agency helicopter conducting law enforcement over Portland skies over the weekend, the FBI ...
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Consumer Reports: TikTok influencers making incorrect claims about filing consumer complaints

There is an incorrect claim going viral on TikTok that you can get free money from peer-to-peer payment platforms like Cash App or Zelle. Here's how to keep your money safe.Victims of scams on these ...
WTOL

Equal Protection Project files complaint over University of Toledo scholarships

TOLEDO, Ohio — A conservative nonprofit has filed a federal complaint against the University of Toledo, alleging that several of the school’s scholarships unlawfully discriminate based on race and ...
The National Law Review

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes New Rules Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Consumer Reporting Agencies

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
The Washington Post

FTC fines Pornhub for failing to police child sex videos

The consumer protection agency and the state of Utah announced that the major porn distributor will pay $5 million to settle the charges. The operator of Pornhub will pay a $5 million fine to settle ...
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops probe into company with ties to Don Jr.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its investigation into a Public Square subsidiary which has ties to Donald Trump, Jr., saying it was conducted in a biased manner. On Tuesday, the ...
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San Diego County District Attorney's Office announces new consumer protection reporting tools

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County District Attorney's Office announced Monday that it is bolstering methods for members of the public to file consumer protection complaints. The D.A.'s Office says it ...