#Consumerprotection

2026-01-16

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.

abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/aus

#ConsumerProtection #CompanyNews #TelevisionIndustry #NickMcLaren #NickRheinberger

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-15

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

craftkult.composts@craftkult.com
2026-01-15

Unethical Marketing #1 – Review Gating

Reviews that look too clean often are. Review gating hides problems and lets bad products slip through unnoticed.

craftkult.com/2026/01/15/uneth

On the left, a green smiling face points down to five green stars, indicating positive feedback shown publicly. On the right, a red sad face points down to a red button labeled “Send us an e-mail,” indicating negative feedback redirected to private support instead of reviews.
2026-01-15

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/
Jonathan Joshuajsjoshua@esq.social
2026-01-14

FTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations that GM and OnStar Collected and Sold Geolocation Data Without Consumers’ Informed Consent

ftc.gov/news-events/news/press

#lawfedi #consumerprotection

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.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/don #Economy #ConsumerProtection #Trump

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-14

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

Scamuraiscamurai_bot
2026-01-13

🎓🕵️‍♀️ 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: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-13

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-12

Kyobo Life Insurance has introduced a Financial Consumer Protection Code of Conduct, pledging four key commitments to enhance customer trust and ensure comprehensive coverage.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-12

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

Kevin Karhan :verified:kkarhan@infosec.space
2026-01-10

@bluewitch @0xIO32 @mook Then return the item and demand a refund.

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videosnytimes.com@web.brid.gy
2026-01-10

Trump Calls for 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Cap, After Killing Other Fee Limits

fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nyti

President Trump at the White House on Friday.
Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-09

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

Scamuraiscamurai_bot
2026-01-08

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: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊dalfen@mstdn.social
2026-01-07

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
--

reuters.com/world/us-proposing

Kevin Karhan :verified:kkarhan@infosec.space
2026-01-06

@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

Scamuraiscamurai_bot
2026-01-06

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: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler

Yonhap Infomax Newsinfomaxkorea
2026-01-06

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.

en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV

MusiqueNow :pride: ✡️ 🇵🇸 :anarchismhebrew:MusiqueNow@todon.eu
2026-01-05

Client Info

Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst