US lawsuit results in mystery cheque from Amazon in woman's mailbox
By Nick McLaren and Nick Rheinberger
Australian woman Laura Wells was confused to find an "official-looking letter" from the US with a $51 reimbursement, but it turns out it was legitimate.
#ConsumerProtection #CompanyNews #TelevisionIndustry #NickMcLaren #NickRheinberger
South Korean FX authorities are intensifying scrutiny of securities firms’ early-morning dollar buying for U.S. stock settlements, citing concerns over market distortion and consumer protection, with potential regulatory reforms under consideration.
#YonhapInfomax #BankOfKorea #DollarDemand #SecuritiesFirms #ExchangeRate #ConsumerProtection #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Unethical Marketing #1 – Review Gating
Reviews that look too clean often are. Review gating hides problems and lets bad products slip through unnoticed.https://craftkult.com/2026/01/15/unethical-marketing-1-review-gating/
NPR: FTC accuses AI search engine of ‘rampant consumer deception’. “A search engine powered by artificial intelligence known as Pearl promotes itself as a distinctive service. It offers up answers generated by a large language model, then a human gets involved for follow-up questions and fact-checking. There’s just one problem, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission on […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/15/npr-ftc-accuses-ai-search-engine-of-rampant-consumer-deception/FTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations that GM and OnStar Collected and Sold Geolocation Data Without Consumers’ Informed Consent
Paul Krugman wonders: Is Trump a "would-be" price controller? A sudden credit-card interest cap from President Trump looks more transactional than workable, with little legislative path and a record of targeting the CFPB—so consumers should watch the fine print; read the full piece, sharp analysis from Krugman.
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/donald-trump-would-be-price-controller #Economy #ConsumerProtection #Trump
Hanwha Life Insurance has launched the 'Customer Trust+PLUS Advisory Committee,' an independent body of external experts to strengthen consumer protection, enhance internal processes, and drive innovation in product transparency and complaint resolution.
#YonhapInfomax #HanwhaLifeInsurance #ConsumerProtection #AdvisoryCommittee #RiskManagement #InnovationInitiatives #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99728
🎓🕵️♀️ Student athletes & parents, beware of shady sports agents! Scammers may entice with false claims or illegal gifts to sign contracts. 🔍 To avoid, always verify agent credentials and know your rights under SPARTA. Stay informed and protect your future! 🚫⚠️ More info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/parents-and-student-athletes-if-youre-hearing-sports-agents-youll-want-read #StudentAthlete #ScamAlert #SPARTA #ConsumerProtection
South Korea's insurance sector is targeting a turnaround in 2026, with major players pursuing profitability, M&A, holding company transitions, and enhanced consumer protection amid renewed industry momentum.
#YonhapInfomax #KyoboLifeInsurance #SBIHoldings #MergersAndAcquisitions #Profitability #ConsumerProtection #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99477
Kyobo Life Insurance has introduced a Financial Consumer Protection Code of Conduct, pledging four key commitments to enhance customer trust and ensure comprehensive coverage.
#YonhapInfomax #KyoboLifeInsurance #ConsumerProtection #CodeOfConduct #ComprehensiveCoverage #InsurancePayouts #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99308
Tongyang Life Insurance convened a management strategy meeting to address regulatory changes, emphasizing consumer protection, channel competitiveness, and operational efficiency under CEO Sung Dae-kyu’s leadership.
#YonhapInfomax #TongyangLifeInsurance #ConsumerProtection #IFRS17 #ChannelCompetitiveness #SungDaeKyu #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=99305
@bluewitch @0xIO32 @mook Then return the item and demand a refund.
Trump Calls for 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Cap, After Killing Other Fee Limits
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/us/politics/credit-card-interest-cap.html
Woori Financial Group Chairman Lim Jong-ryong has extended the terms of 10 subsidiary CEOs and appointed Kwak Sung-min as CFO, while launching a standalone consumer protection division to strengthen group-wide governance.
#YonhapInfomax #WooriFinancialGroup #LimJongRyong #SubsidiaryCEOs #ConsumerProtection #KwakSungMin #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Consumers needing credit repair: Watch out for scams! 🚨 Some firms charge for services you can do yourself for free. Know your rights and check the company’s obligations before paying. Avoid scams: do it yourself or use trusted services. Protect your finances! 💡 Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/spot-scams-when-fixing-your-credit #CreditRepair #ScamAlert #ConsumerProtection
The Trump admin might intervene to ensure airlines avoid pesky consumer protection fines when they violate consumer protection rules.
#AirlinesFirst 🍟
#trump #USA
#airlines #consumers #consumerprotection
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@stovis @jmaris @pluralistic another think the #EU, espechally @EUCommission should leverage is #banning businesses and products that violate #GDPR or other #laws across the #EU - not just #ConsumerProtection & #Privacy laws but also #portability…
Beware, credit seekers! 🎯 Influencers are promoting illegal hacks to "fix" your credit report. 🚫 Don't fall for scams! Instead, consult legit financial advisors for safe tips. Protect your credit and report suspicious activities. 🛡️ Stay informed: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/influencers-are-pushing-illegal-trick-fix-your-credit-report #CreditScam #ConsumerProtection #StaySafe
South Korea’s parliament and regulators are accelerating efforts to introduce a U.S.-style class action system after Coupang’s data breach and controversial hearing response, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and corporate accountability.
#YonhapInfomax #Coupang #ClassAction #DataBreach #FairTradeCommission #ConsumerProtection #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Some place on this fucking planet with #GoodNews 😀
#NYCMayorsOffice #MayorsChannel
Mayor #ZohranMamdani Makes #ConsumerProtection Announcement
