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The CFPB Report Reveals that Major Banks Impose Higher Interest Rates on Credit Cards Compared to Smaller Banks & Credit Unions

Feb 164 min read

The CFPB Report Reveals that Major Banks Impose Higher Interest Rates on Credit Cards Compared to Smaller Banks & Credit Unions

The CFPB's survey is a crucial tool for consumers to make informed decisions when choosing credit cards. By analyzing the terms and conditio

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Accused of Concealing Vital Information on the Dangers of 'Forever Chemicals' in Lawsuit

Stephen Wick

Feb 164 min read

News

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Accused of Concealing Vital Information on the Dangers of 'Forever Chemicals' in Lawsuit

According to an attorney representing one of the plaintiffs, the EPA's decision to withhold this crucial information is not only favoring th

Jonathan Braun, a Merchant Cash Advance Operator, is now facing a Judgment filed by the FTC for deceiving Small Businesses and Unlawfully Seizing Assets: The Judgment Amounts to over $20.3 million

Stephen Wick

Feb 144 min read

Criminal Justice

Jonathan Braun, a Merchant Cash Advance Operator, is now facing a Judgment filed by the FTC for deceiving Small Businesses and Unlawfully Seizing Assets: The Judgment Amounts to over $20.3 million

Braun and four other defendants were sued by the FTC for deceiving small businesses and organizations. They were accused of misrepresenting

Class Action Proposed Against Stanley Cups Maker For Lead Contamination In Tumblers

Stephen Wick

Feb 83 min read

News

Class Action Proposed Against Stanley Cups Maker For Lead Contamination In Tumblers

Seeking class action status, the lawsuit alleges that the cups were marketed as safe and durable despite the company's knowledge of lead in

CFPB Introduces Regulation to Prevent Additional Unnecessary Charges on Bank Accounts.

Stephen Wick

Jan 315 min read

Investigations

CFPB Introduces Regulation to Prevent Additional Unnecessary Charges on Bank Accounts.

CFPB is actively working to prevent financial institutions from burdening consumers with fees that are beyond their control. With advancemen

The Nation's Third Largest Tax preparation company-Liberty Tax to Pay $750,000 For Deceiving Many of District Residents in "Cash in a Flash" Tax-Prep Scam, Attorney General Schwalb Announced

Stephen Wick

Jan 305 min read

Criminal Justice

The Nation's Third Largest Tax preparation company-Liberty Tax to Pay $750,000 For Deceiving Many of District Residents in "Cash in a Flash" Tax-Prep Scam, Attorney General Schwalb Announced

in 2022, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against Liberty Tax, accusing the company of unlawfully overcharging numer

Exposing the Fraud Epidemic: Walmart's Financial Services in the Crosshairs

Stephen Wick

Jan 282 min read

Music

Exposing the Fraud Epidemic: Walmart's Financial Services in the Crosshairs

Walmart's lax security has become a playground for scammers, who have managed to swindle consumers out of a staggering $1 billion. Instead o

FDA Advises Against Oysters from Baja California, Mexico Due To Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

Stephen Wick

Jan 255 min read

Public Health

FDA Advises Against Oysters from Baja California, Mexico Due To Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

Attention all restaurants, retailers, and consumers! The FDA has issued an important advisory regarding oysters from Baja California, Mexico

Stephen Wick

Jan 73 min read

Public Health

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to discontinue the use of Hygge Hush Flat Classic Logo Style Play Yard Mattresses

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to discontinue the use of Hygge Hush Flat Class

Homedics Has Issued A Recall for their Massagers due to the potential risks of fire and burn hazards

Stephen Wick

Jan 73 min read

Public Health

Homedics Has Issued A Recall for their Massagers due to the potential risks of fire and burn hazards

Attention! Homedics has issued a recall on their massagers due to potential fire and burn hazards. It's crucial to take this seriously and e

Justice Wins: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct

Stephen Wick

Dec 25, 20234 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Wins: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct

Under this agreement, Google will be required to pay $630 million in restitution to consumers who have made purchases on the Google Play Sto

FDA Advises Public Not To Consume Certain Chopped Clams Distributed by Red’s Best

Stephen Wick

Dec 15, 20233 min read

Public Health

FDA Advises Public Not To Consume Certain Chopped Clams Distributed by Red’s Best

In light of this, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly advises consumers to refrain from consuming these Red's Best chopped cl

ChatGPT Celebrates its first Anniversary: The AI chatbot Speaks Volumes about both Humanity & Tech

Stephen Wick

Dec 13, 20232 min read

Tech

ChatGPT Celebrates its first Anniversary: The AI chatbot Speaks Volumes about both Humanity & Tech

As ChatGPT and other generative AI systems become integrated into people's daily routines, they will enhance productivity by enabling worker

New York:Credit Card Companies Made by Law to Offer 90days To Use Up Points Before Rewards A/C Close

Stephen Wick

Dec 12, 20234 min read

News

New York:Credit Card Companies Made by Law to Offer 90days To Use Up Points Before Rewards A/C Close

Under the new legislation, credit card companies are now required to provide consumers with a 90-day grace period to use up any remaining

FTC & State of California Files Charges Against CRI Genetics For False Representations To Consumers

Stephen Wick

Dec 1, 20236 min read

Criminal Justice

FTC & State of California Files Charges Against CRI Genetics For False Representations To Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of California have obtained an order against a DNA testing company. The company has been ac

The FTC Issued Warnings To Two Trade Unions & Twelve Influencers About Aspartame or Sugar

Stephen Wick

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Criminal Justice

The FTC Issued Warnings To Two Trade Unions & Twelve Influencers About Aspartame or Sugar

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to two trade associations and twelve influencers regarding their social media posts..

Stephen Wick

Sep 18, 20232 min read

Temu: China’s answer to Amazon is already Australia’s popular free app. What makes it so addictive?

The foundation of Temu's business model revolves around highlighting popular products, effectively eliminating subpar ones. .....

Stephen Wick

Aug 17, 20231 min read

Social Media

Algorithms, Lies, and Social Media

n the same vein, our attention online is more effectively captured by news that is either predominantly negative or awe inspiring......

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