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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 2d

#SB766 allows consumers to return faulty vehicles, improves car pricing transparency, prohibits unnecessary & costly add-ons to their cars, & more! @benallenca.bsky.social

We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 2d

Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a dealer in California will have meaningful new protections under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

New California law means big changes for car buyers. Here’s how it will work

Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a dealer in California will have meaningful new protections under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 2d

Are you practicing good digital hygiene? Here's what consumer protection attorneys have to say about simple measures you can take to help protect against #Scams.

National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 2d

NACA is proud to be one of the 41 groups joining this amicus brief in support of the petition for a full review in a case challenging unlawful mass firings at the CFPB.

CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 3d

Our gratitude to the 41 nonprofit groups who wrote to urge the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to grant an en banc review of NTEU v. Vought. consumerlaw.berkeley.edu/news/%E2%80%...

“Unilateral, Unlawful Dismantling” of the CFPB by the Administration is Unconstitutional and Will Leave Millions of Americans Vulnerable to Financial Harm, 41 Nonprofit Groups Tell Federal Court of Appeals | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

Amicus Brief Urges Federal Court of Appeals to Grant En Banc Review of NTEU v. Vought

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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 2d

NEW REPORT: The deliberate dismantling of regulatory safeguards in #fintech, #payments, and #stablecoins shows a collective refusal to remember what led to the last economic collapse.

“If #policymakers fail to recall this truth, they are destined to relearn it the hard way.” @adamrust.bsky.social

Today's Economic Deregulation Repeats the Faults of the 2008 Financial Crisis · Consumer Federation of America

The deliberate dismantling of regulatory safeguards in fintech, payments, and stablecoins shows a collective refusal to remember what led to the last economic collapse. Rather than learning from mista...

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 3d

Buy Now, Pay Later apps are hiding a multitude of sins in their fine print: high interest rates on longer term payment plans, and even forced arbitration clauses that take away consumers' right to go to court when things go wrong.

They Got to Live a Life of Luxury. Then Came the Fine Print.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 4d

Last year, the 9th Circuit found that Ticketmaster's unfair, one-sided forced arbitration clause was unenforceable. Yesterday, SCOTUS declined to take up Ticketmaster's appeal.

Ticketmaster will now have to face the allegations against it in a public court like it should have from the start.

Live Nation loses SCOTUS appeal, forcing ticket seller to face antitrust suit

A lower court found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster's switch to a different arbitration scheme without clearly informing their customers “boggles the mind.”

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 5d

#California! Good news for car buyers. @governor.ca.gov just signed the Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, to make buying cars more affordable & less risky. Imagine having 3 days to return a used car for ANY reason, for a refund. Game changer! @consumerfed.bsky.social www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help reduce costs for families | Governor of California

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 5d

News about this data breach comes just days after Discord users report having to sign a new ToS that included a forced arbitration clause and class action ban.

With consumer privacy on the line, it's clear that we need to #EndForcedArbitration and pass the #FAIRAct.

Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs

An “unauthorized party” may have accessed the names of users, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and more.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 12d

Forced arbitration has stolen the right to be heard from countless servicemembers, veterans, seniors, small business owners, and more. Congress needs to listen to everyday Americans, not corporations and #EndForcedArbitration.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 11d

Ticketmaster has been using forced arbitration and class action waivers for many years now! They recently updated their terms after a court struck down their previous arbitration clause for being too unfair. You can read more about it here: jacobin.com/2025/09/tick...

#EndForcedArbitration

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National Consumer Law Center @nclc4consumers.bsky.social · 12d

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2025 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium

Click on the links below to find out more information: Washington Hilton | November 13 – 16, 2025 “The CRLC is an invaluable way to connect with the smartest consumer advocates from around the country...

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 12d

Wondering what steps you can take to protect yourself from scams? Watch now as consumer protection attorneys share some important tips:

NACA - Video 1 - Preventing Scams (Amanda and Evan) - v1

This is "NACA - Video 1 - Preventing Scams (Amanda and Evan) - v1" by NACA Education on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 15d

When there’s no accountability, there’s no incentive for lawbreaking corporations to change their ways. The first step to keeping companies honest is by ending forced arbitration so they can’t sweep wrongdoing under the rug anymore. Pass the #FAIRAct

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 16d

Just when you thought forced arbitration clauses could not get more ridiculous:

Now, even parking your car can mean giving up your right to a jury trial or to join a class action. We need the #FAIRAct to #EndForcedArbitration ASAP.

From clpblog.citizen.org/arbitration-...:

National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 17d

Must-read comment from @bettermarkets.bsky.social highlighting how disastrous rolling back CFPB supervision of non-bank auto lenders would be:

Consumers submitted complaints about 870 nonbank, non-captive lenders but only 0.5% of them or less would be subject to CFPB supervision under the proposal.

Better Markets @bettermarkets.bsky.social · 19d

The CFPB’s proposal to exempt subprime auto lenders from the possibility of Bureau supervision should be rejected. It would have robbed 1.36 million customers, including 50,000 service members, from $75 million in restitution and penalties. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cfp...

CFPB’s Proposal is an Auto Lender Giveaway: New Framework Would Have Robbed 1.36 Million Customers, including 50,000 Servicemembers, from $75 Million in Restitution and Penalties | Better Markets

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amanda Fischer, Policy Director and COO of Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with today’s filing of a comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection B...

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 17d

Even banks agree that massively scaling back the CFPB's oversight over major nonbank auto lenders, debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, and international money transfer services is a bad idea.

Read the comment submitted on behalf of consumer groups to the CFPB here: tinyurl.com/4s6ydx7k

Banks, Consumer Groups Bash CFPB Nonbank Supervision Rollback

Banks and consumer advocates warned the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that rolling back supervision of nonbank auto lenders, debt collectors, consumer credit reporting companies, and internatio...

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 18d

New from our blog: from AI chatbots to a "mistake" by Tesla, here are 5 recent cases demonstrating why we need Congress to pass the #FAIRAct and restore access to justice for consumers.

FAIR Act would help to restore justice

Congressman Hank Johnson (Ga.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) this month reintroduced the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal…

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National Consumer Law Center @nclc4consumers.bsky.social · 19d

One of the biggest lies spread by corporations is that consumers and workers voluntarily agree to #ForcedArbitration.

Most people don’t know a forced arbitration clause is part of their contract, and the contract is typically "take-it-or-leave-it." #FinePrintTraps #FairAct #ProtectConsumers

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Center for Responsible Lending @crlonline.bsky.social · 19d

New CRL Report “Escalating Debt: The Real Impact of Payday Loan Apps Sold as Earned Wage Advances (EWA)” Data show apps multiply costs and financial insecurity for borrowers – puncturing industry claims
#StopTheDebtTrap #ConsumerProtection #DebtTrap
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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute @incap.bsky.social · 22d

There’s no judge & there’s no jury. Through forced arbitration, employers & corporations have created a private system of justice where the constitutionally created protections of our legal system don't apply. That’s why consumers, workers, and small biz need the #FAIRAct

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 19d

As attacks on the CFPB continue, the message being sent to victims of fraud could not be more clear: you are on your own. If members of Congress actually care about protecting their constituents, they should be calling to restore the CFPB's funding and workforce.

The American Prospect @prospect.org · 20d

The GOP is whining about fraud while making it easier to scam consumers. Republicans are defunding the CFPB as it handles record numbers of fraud claims. These hearings are “a sham,” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) says. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social: trib.al/68XtwtV

GOP Wrings Hands About Fraud After Crushing CFPB

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing Thursday morning was an exercise in gaslighting.

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People’s Parity Project @peoplesparity.bsky.social · 22d

⚖️Through forced arbitration, employers & corporations have created a private system of justice where the constitutionally created protections of our legal system don't apply. That’s why consumers, workers, and small biz need the #FAIRAct @consumeradvocates.bsky.social

Sen. Blumenthal, Rep. Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Restore Access to Justice

The FAIR Act would end corporations’ use of forced arbitration and give cheated consumers, workers, and small-business owners their day in court.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 22d

A welcome move by the FTC to rein in Ticketmaster and Live Nation, who have attempted to use forced arbitration to keep consumer class actions against it out of court.

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 23d

When monopolies win, consumers lose!

The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket.

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FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resale tactics and pricing — NBC News

Scrutiny of the companies reignited in 2022 after sales to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour crashed its site, raising questions about coordinated-buying practices on its platform.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 22d

From his experience as a litigator @blumenthal.senate.gov knows that forced arbitration is "un-American."

Thank you to Senator Blumenthal for reintroducing the #FAIRAct to #EndForcedArbitration and restore harmed consumers' and workers' freedom to go before a judge and jury.

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National Association of Consumer Advocates @consumeradvocates.bsky.social · 23d

WATCH @hankjohnson.house.gov on why we need the #FAIRAct to #EndForcedArbitration:

"You can't get a cellphone, or a credit card, or even a job nowadays unless you sign away your right to a jury trial because that's what every corporation is requiring."

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