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Newsom can help discourage political violence - Capitol Weekly

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 4d

With political violence cancerously spreading, @governor.ca.gov must side with we, the people and not Big Tech. For these reasons, we urge him to sign #SB771. Learn more about how this bill holds big tech accountable and protects consumers! #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg

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OPINION – Responding to our increasingly violent politics, Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox recently called social media a “cancer on our society.” By signing SB 771, California Governor Gavin N...

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GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS CRUCIAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED BY THE CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 5d

To learn more about these bills and how they protect you, visit consumercal.org! CFC thanks the authors, co-sponsors, and the Governor for signing these important bills. #ProtectConsumers #CaLeg #California

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Continuing its mission to protect consumers, CFC delivers major wins for California families. For immediate release: Monday, October 6, 2025 Sacramento, CA –Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom …

CA groups push for veto of bill that would raise fees on car sales

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

Pro-consumer groups & small businesses ask @governor.ca.gov to VETO #SB791, which would more than triple how much greedy car dealers can charge new & used car buyers for "document processing." #scam #Junkfees @consumerfed.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social
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A coalition of California consumer and small business groups is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill which would allow car dealers to more than triple the fee to

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 8d

Paying an average interest rate of 383% for advances repaid in 7-14 days is not "consumer friendly". To truly help consumers and #StopTheDebtTrap, we need to regulate these products.
Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers

National Consumer Law Center @nclc4consumers.bsky.social · 8d

Researchers tracked workers for a year after their first payday advance and found that advances doubled in frequency, with 3 in 4 borrowers taking out more than one loan in a two-week period. #StopTheDebtTrap #ProtectConsumers @crlonline.bsky.social @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/y...

Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks for sharing. Sure seems like it would be smarter to offer discounts instead of price hikes. Talk about their being tone deaf....🙄

Dysfunkadelic @dysfunkadelic.bsky.social · 18d

I got my notice…

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 16d

This is exactly why CFC championed #AB2863 in 2024, now a California law to safeguard consumers from this behavior and prevent them from being trapped in unwanted subscriptions. #protectconsumers #automaticsubscriptions

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 16d

The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month.

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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime

Federal regulators say Amazon has agreed to pay a historic sum to resolve their allegations that its web designs manipulated millions of people into paying for Prime subscriptions, which were also pur...

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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 16d

The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month.

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Federal regulators say Amazon has agreed to pay a historic sum to resolve their allegations that its web designs manipulated millions of people into paying for Prime subscriptions, which were also pur...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 22d

A car is one of the most important purchases a person can make. Consumers deserve a process that is less risky and more affordable. #SB766 does just that! We urge @governor.ca.gov to please sign this important legislation!

#protectconsumers

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 22d

BRAVO Senator Ben Allen for championing the CA CARS Act including a 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. Imagine getting a refund for any reason after having time to read paperwork & get the car inspected. Game changer! @governor.ca.gov Pls sign #SB766

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CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, SB 766 author Sen. Ben Allen responds to Sen. Brian Jones

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 22d

TY @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social @chuckbell.bsky.social @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social @weareunidosus.bsky.social @consumeradvocates.bsky.social for supporting passage of #SB766. @governor.ca.gov pls sign #SB766 into law

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 22d

BRAVO Senator Ben Allen for championing the CA CARS Act including a 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. Imagine getting a refund for any reason after having time to read paperwork & get the car inspected. Game changer! @governor.ca.gov Pls sign #SB766

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CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, SB 766 author Sen. Ben Allen responds to Sen. Brian Jones

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

CFC is very excited that seven of its strong pro-consumer bills are at the Governor's Desk. We urge Governor Newsom to sign these into law and strengthen consumer protections across the state. #protectconsumers #caleg

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA SENDS SEVEN BILLS TO GOVERNOR

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

The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported, sponsored or co-sponsored seven strong pro-consumer bills to Governor Newsom this year, many with strong bipartisan support, and urges Governor Newsom to sign all seven. #California #ProtectConsumers

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CFC Continues Record of Leadership; Now Governor Must Act Donate to CFC For Immediate Release || Thursday, September 18, 2026 Sacramento, CA — The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported,…

Statement on California State Senate Advancing Dangerous Surveillance Bill

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · Jun 5

CFC, @eff.org , TechEquity, Tech Oversight CA, and ACLU California Action release joint statement on California State Senate advancing dangerous surveillance bill. #SB690

TAKE ACTION at stopsb690.com !! #BigTech #ProtectConsumers #Privacy #Caleg #Protectyourdata

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In the wake of the California State Senate’s passage of S.B. 690, the Consumer Federation of California, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), TechEquity, Tech Oversight California, and ACLU Califo…

Stop California's Musk Giveaway Bill

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · Jun 3

Live in #California? Don't want to get hit with a HUGE increase in car dealer "doc fees" the next time you buy a new or used car -- up to $500? There's something you can do about it👇
@chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown

#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · Jun 3

CALIFORNIA — The state legislature is debating a law that would give car dealerships a new way to rip off consumers—and Elon Musk stands to make millions. Tell your Assembly member to vote NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall @autosafety4all.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...

The California legislature is debating a law that would give car dealerships a new way to rip off consumers—and Elon Musk stands to make millions. Demand your elected representatives in Sacramento o...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · May 29

#SB690 is a direct attack on your privacy. It lets companies off the hook, legalizes invasive tracking, and shields Big Tech from lawsuits. Learn the truth: www.stopsb690.com #StopBigTechSpying #California #CALeg #Privacy #ProtectConsumers

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · May 28

BRAVO @consumercal.bsky.social and #California Coalition for Low Income Consumers for helping stand up for consumers and opposing SB 791. @latimes.com @sanjosespotlight.com @sanjoseinside.com

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · May 28

With car prices rising, now is a terrible time for #SanJose #California state Senator Dave Cortese to push SB 791, to increase the car dealer "doc fee" from a max. of $85 to a max. of $500. OUCH. Biggest winners will be #Tesla, AutoNation, and other billion $$ co's. blog.carvana.com/2016/12/what...

What Is A Dealer Doc Fee? - Car Buying Tips - Carvana Blog

Before you go to strike a deal with a car dealership get the facts about dealer doc fees. Find out what they are and why you don't have to pay them.

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CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · May 21

Control over one's data should be a fundamental right! For this reason, CFC is working hard to expand protections for consumers:
#SB44- ensures neural data privacy
#AB656- allows you control of your online data & easily delete unwanted online subscriptions #CALeg #CFPB
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Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.

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Consumer Federation of California 2025 Legislative Agenda

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · May 20

Through our 12-bill legislative packet, CFC is strengthening consumer protections across key areas. Follow us to stay informed about our work, and visit consumercal.org to learn more!

#ConsumerProtection #California #Advocacy #Privacy #Socialmedia
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SUPPORT OUR WORK: DONATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 20, 2025 Our package of 12 bills seeks to tackle an array of issues, including cracking down on deceptive practices such as junk and hidde…

Legislation Co-Sponsored by Consumer Federation of California and the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Seeks to End Unfair Rent Fees for 17 Million Californians

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · Apr 1

“AB1248 by Asm. Haney will dramatically improve consumer protections so renters don’t get taken advantage of. We are proud to co-sponsor this bill with AG Bonta & other leading consumer housing advocates,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC. @crlafoundation.bsky.social @nhlp.bsky.social

AB 1248 seeks to protect tenants from unfair and unpredictable fees SACRAMENTO — The Consumer Federation of California, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Ma…

Trump boots Democratic members at another federal regulator

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Americans for Financial Reform @ourfinancialsecurity.org · Mar 21

Behind every headline of yet another vital government agency being dismantled are real people who are suffering as a result.
Terry and his wife lost more than $45,000 to fraudulent activity on Paypal & Cash App. They were supposed to get their money back—that is until Trump & Musk gutted the CFPB.

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · Mar 19

Trump unlawfully fired the only two Democratic commissioners at the FTC - the agency designed to protect Main Street Americans.

This move will help Trump's billionaire buddies & hurt the American people.

This reeks of corruption.

It’s also illegal.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · Mar 19

This is disgusting and fundamentally anti-consumer!

#protectconsumers #FTC

Politico @politico.com · Mar 18

Trump just booted the Dem members of the FTC, the latest in a string of firings at agencies designed to be insulated from the White House.

“The president just illegally fired me,” FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya wrote in a post on X.

FTC Democratic Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said they were “illegally fired."

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · Mar 12

Consumer voices will be heard! We’re meeting with Congress all week as part of the 2025 Consumer Advocacy Week. Top priorities: Keep big bank overdraft fees capped at $5, protect a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports, and defend the #CFPB. #ProtectConsumers #CAW2025

Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · Mar 10

California Advocates Take to Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Keep Consumers Safe

“California’s members in Congress must push back on attempts to dismantle the CFPB and fight for consumers,” said Robert Herrell, Executive Director of CFC.

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California Advocates Take to Capitol Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Keep Consumers Safe

California, Join in Opposition to Shuttering of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Warn that Efforts to Undermine Would Leave Millions Exposed to Fraud and Ripoffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Marc…