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  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 9:15 PM

SCAM GRAM: A most unholy sacrament

A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2020 www.consumer-action.org …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Your annual donation gets you a ticket to our Health & Wealth Convening

We're celebrating our 49th birthday online with a two-day Health & Financial Wealth convening Sept. 29 and 30, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (ET) both days. The online convening will feature panels discussing c We're celebrating our 49th birthday online with a two-day Health & Financial Wea…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 8:20 PM

You’re invited: Learn how to lobby Congress—and stop predatory lenders!

We are working with Consumer Federation of America to offer virtual Lobby Day training this year. The free training kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m., with words from Congressman Jesús We are working with Consumer Federation of America to offer virtu…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM

You're invited: Health & Wealth Convening

Join us for our 2020 anniversary events!We're celebrating our 49th birthday online with a two-day Health & Financial Wealth convening Sept. 29 and 30, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (ET) both days. The online co Join us for our 2020 anniversary events! We're celebrating our 49th birthday online…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2020

September 2020 • Issue 3, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  You are invited!   As the COVID-19 crisis ravages the country, the need to create effecti September 2020 • Issue 3, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Cl…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 21, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Fundraiser: Health & Wealth Convening and Awards

Dear Friend of Consumer Action,Each year, Consumer Action holds just one fundraiser to support our work empowering consumers nationwide, especially vulnerable people, such as low- and moderate-income Dear Friend of Consumer Action, Each year, Consumer Action holds just one fundraiser to s…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 17, 2020 at 3:59 PM

SCAM GRAM: Making it rain (with taxpayer money)

A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest pl A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2020 www.consumer-action.org Cli…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Introducing our COVID-19 Educational Project

We're writing to let you know about our COVID-19 Educational Project, designed to provide consumers—particularly low- and moderate-income workers, limited-English speakers and other hard-hit communiti We're writing to let you know about our COVID-19 Educational Proje…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 3, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2020

August 2020 • Issue 2, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    Thank you for your invitation to attend the COVID-19 Scams and Hea August 2020 • Issue 2, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 3:38 PM

Save the Dates for Consumer Action's Virtual Events!

You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consumer Action. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe.Click   You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consum…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 6:39 PM

SCAM GRAM: Rage reading about identity theft

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest play A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2020 www.consumer-action.org Click…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action News: Health and wealth

Summer 2020Health and wealth: The connection  Health and wealth: Mired in medical debt    From learning that you owe thousands of dollars in surprise medical bills, to being hit with a lawsuit for unp Summer 2020 Health and wealth: The connection   Health and wealth: …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Congress can prevent auto collisions and deaths; but will they?

It’s high time that all new automobiles to leave the lot have the types of built-in, up-to-date safety features we would expect in the 21st century—like automatic emergency braking to prevent rear-end It’s high time that all new automobiles to leave the lot have the …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - July 2020

July 2020 • Issue 1, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    It is so vital to have someone to support the consumer; businesses t July 2020 • Issue 1, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 5:57 PM

SCAM GRAM: Throwing your money in the trash

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest play A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2020 www.consumer-action.org Click…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2020

June 2020 • Issue 12, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    I really want you to know how much I appreciate [Consumer Action's June 2020 • Issue 12, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…
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May 18, 2020 at 7:53 PM

SCAM GRAM: Saving you from COVIDiocy

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest playe A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2020 www.consumer-action.org Click …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2020

May 2020 • Issue 11, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    I wanted to drop...a quick line to thank you for the amazingly compr May 2020 • Issue 11, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Resources for consumers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak

We hope you and your loved ones are safe during this difficult time. Because of the sudden economic hardships caused by the pandemic, we have gathered key resources to help consumers cope with the fin We hope you and your loved ones are safe during this difficult tim…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: When remote work turns terrifying

A Consumer Action News Alert • April 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest pla A Consumer Action News Alert • April 2020 www.consumer-action.org Clic…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - April 2020

April 2020 • Issue Ten, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    "Consumer Action is up to date on the problems that occur [with April 2020 • Issue Ten, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org  Clic…
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March 24, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Consumer Action News: Retirement Savings Issue

Spring 2020Retirement Savings Issue  Retirement savings: a looming crisis, or a work in progress?    While far too many Americans are relying exclusively on Social Security benefits for retirement, Co Spring 2020 Retirement Savings Issue   Retirement savings: a loomin…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 3:37 PM

SCAM GRAM: Knock, knock! Who’s there? Census scammers!

A Consumer Action News Alert • March 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest pla A Consumer Action News Alert • March 2020 www.consumer-action.org Clic…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - March 2020

March 2020 • Issue Nine, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    "My excitement after attending this [Consumer Action FinTech t March 2020 • Issue Nine, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Inoculate against Coronavirus cons

A Consumer Action News Alert • February 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest A Consumer Action News Alert • February 2020 www.consumer-action.org C…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Last chance today: Take our brief retirement savings survey

Consumer Action invites you to take this short survey so that we can learn more about how consumers are saving for retirement. Click here to take the survey. (We use SurveyMonkey to conduct the survey Consumer Action invites you to take this short survey so that we c…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Take our brief retirement savings survey

Consumer Action invites you to take this short survey so that we can learn more about how consumers are saving for retirement. Click here to take the survey. (We use SurveyMoney to conduct the survey. Consumer Action invites you to take this short survey so that we c…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2020

February 2020 • Issue Eight, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    [Read Consumer Action's SCAM GRAM to learn] "How to stay o February 2020 • Issue Eight, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 8:27 PM

SCAM GRAM: Terrifying new twists for 2020

A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2020www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest p A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2020 www.consumer-action.org Cl…
  Ken McEldowney · [email protected]
January 2, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Resolve to change the world in 2020

What's your New Year's resolution?For many, it's hitting the gym or committing to a healthier diet. But what about contributing to a fair, more transparent marketplace? Consumer Action is making it ea What's your New Year's resolution? For many, it's hitting the gym or committing to a he…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
January 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2020

January 2020 • Issue Seven, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    "Thank you for educating us about consumer rights and associ January 2020 • Issue Seven, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org …
  Ken McEldowney · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM

One last gift to give...

Happy holidays!Are the presents unwrapped? Did you choose the perfect gifts for friends and family? Consumer Action is offering you the opportunity to give one more gift that could make a BIG impact o Happy holidays! Are the presents unwrapped? Did you choose the perfect gifts for friend…
  Ken McEldowney · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Stand up for the little guy in 2020

Happy holidays!I'm writing to update you on what Consumer Action's been up to over the last year; put simply, we've been hard at work defending your rights to a fair, transparent marketplace.We’ve had Happy holidays! I'm writing to update you on what Consumer Action's been up to over the…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Help restore paper Social Security earnings statements

Support a new bill that will allow more people to see their Social Security estimatesSocial Security likely will be a main source of retirement income for many of us, so it is imperative that we have Support a new bill that will allow more people to see their…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 4:41 PM

SCAM GRAM: E. coli in your eye shadow?

A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2019www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2019 www.consumer-action.org C…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Give consumers a fighting chance to pay off their debts!

Millions of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck end up drowning in debt when, in desperation, they turn to predatory payday loans. U.S. lawmakers have proposed a plan to stop the debt trap and wil Millions of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck end up …
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December 3, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Today is #GivingTuesday! How are you giving back?

Did you know that today is GivingTuesday?#GivingTuesday is a global movement celebrating the generosity of people like you. This Tuesday, join the action by supporting Consumer Action in transforming   Did you know that today is GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global movement celebrati…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 9:47 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2019

December, 2019 • Issue Six, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday!    GivingTuesday is a global movement celebrating the gene December, 2019 • Issue Six, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 9:39 PM

SCAM GRAM: What the Zelle?!

A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2019www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtiest A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2019 www.consumer-action.org C…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2019

November 2019 • Issue Five, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser.  What people are saying    All of your National Consumer Empowerment Conference speaker November 2019 • Issue Five, Volume Ten • www.consumer-action.org …
  Linda Sherry · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 3:24 PM

Tell Congress to limit excessive overdraft fees!

Help crack down on unfair bank overdraft feesOverdraft fees currently cost consumers an egregious $15 billion per year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Overdraft Protection Help crack down on unfair bank overdraft fees Overdraft fee…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Scam Gram: All tricks, no treats

A Consumer Action News Alert • October 15, 2019www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.    SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsletter alerting you to the dirtie A Consumer Action News Alert • October 15, 2019 www.consumer-action.org …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Test Your Knowledge: Take the Credit Score Quiz

How much do you really know about your credit score?To find out, click to take this anonymous 12-question quiz*. It doesn't take long, but the knowledge you gain could go a long way toward improving y How much do you really know about your credit score? To find out, click to take this an…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2019

October 2019 • Issue Four, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser. Inside this issue• What people are saying• Did you know?• Ring, ring! Verizon and Consume October 2019 • Issue Four, Volume 10 • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 2:32 PM

SCAM GRAM: Trekkies will get the reference

If you no longer wish to receive email from Consumer Action, skip to the end of this message and click the link to opt-out. View this newsletter on the web. A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2019 • www.consumer-action.org SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-new…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2019

  WWW.CONSUMER-ACTION.ORG   September 2019 Issue Three, Volume Ten We respect your privacy! If you no longer wish to receive email from Consumer Action, scroll to the bottom and click the Manage Subscriptions link, where you can unsubscribe. Click here to view this…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 6:43 PM

SCAM GRAM: Freeze (your credit)!

If you no longer wish to receive email from Consumer Action, skip to the end of this message and click the link to opt-out. View this newsletter on the web. A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2019 • www.consumer-action.org SCAM GRAM is Consumer Action's monthly e-newsle…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 2:24 PM

What really happens to your recycling?

Dear Friend, Summer is time for trips to the beach, pool and park—and that means extra trips to the grocery store for grab-and-go food and drinks. So this is a great time to learn more about the recyclability of the containers we buy. Not all recycled items are …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
August 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2019

  WWW.CONSUMER-ACTION.ORG   August 2019 Issue Two, Volume Ten We respect your privacy! If you no longer wish to receive email from Consumer Action, scroll to the bottom and click the Manage Subscriptions link, where you can unsubscribe. Click here to view this news…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 8:10 PM

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