The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360.
Category: Consumer Protection
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C.F.P.B. to Create ‘Corporate Offender’ Registry
Most companies will be required to report government and court orders penalizing them for consumer protection violations.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Borrowers Get More Safeguards With New Rule
Shoppers who use the popular installment loans will be guaranteed some of the same consumer protections that traditional credit cards provide.
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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Other Consumer Bureau Actions
A score of court cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can now proceed, but it is still likely to face legal challenges.
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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog’s Funding
A decision against the agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, could have cast doubt on all of its regulations and enforcement actions.
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Qantas to Pay $79 Million For Selling Tickets on Canceled Flights
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, apologized and said it would pay a fine and compensation to settle a suit brought by a consumer watchdog.
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Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans.
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He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed
When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. He later said the company delivered the earrings.
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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.
A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.
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Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
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Consumers Hate ‘Price Discrimination,’ but They Sure Love a Discount
The Wendy’s debacle is a warning shot for brands: If you want to play with prices, make sure to communicate why and whom it could help.