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Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law. Such laws are intended to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or specified unfair practices to gain an advantage over competitors or to ...
consumer protection laws. American Express – $59.5 million consumer refund for deceptive marketing and unfair billing: The CFPB ordered American Express to refund an estimated $59.5 million to mo re than 335,000 consumers for illegal credit card practices. These practices included unfair
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The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation. Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet ...
Consumer Information Center. Board/Bureau by Profession. License Search. Dispute Resolution Programs. DCA and Board Strategic Planning. California State Department of Consumer Affairs Homepage is designed to help Californians become informed consumers by learning their rights and protection., portal.
The Consumer Protection Unit investigates and prosecutes cases against businesses and individuals for unlawful business practices, false advertising, and other violations of law. Whether the case is filed as a criminal complaint or as a civil action, the district attorney assigned to the case represents the People of the State of California ...
1 day ago · The CFPB concluded its Issue Spotlight by warning credit card companies about complying with consumer financial protection laws with regard to their rewards programs. The Bureau noted that it has taken action against credit card issuers for engaging in what it has deemed to be unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices related to rewards ...
