LANSING – Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan consumers to a massive data breach affecting customers of Comcast/Xfinity nationwide. Nessel wants those whose information may have been compromised in the recent Comcast/Xfinity data breach to know what steps they can take to protect their data from scammers and identity thieves.
On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comments on a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. The FTC has estimated that these fees can cost consumers tens of billions of dollars per year in unexpected costs. The public comment period originally was set to expire on January 8, 2024.
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on medical debt has spurred the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into action, particularly as it relates to the credit reporting of medical debt. Since 2020, the CFPB has received a steadily increasing number of complaints related to credit reporting.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of Attorneys General provided input to the Federal Communications Commission which has now amended a rule governing telemarketing communications, requiring individual businesses to obtain written consent from consumers before sending robotexts and making robocalls.
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Financial Credit Union (PFCU), one of South Florida's largest credit unions, is proud to announce it has been voted the Best Credit Union in Miami-Dade in the prestigious Miami-Dade Favorites content, presented by the Miami Herald. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of Power Financial Credit Union to always put the needs and goals of its members first.