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May 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM

SCAM GRAM: Rinse and repeat?

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Chronically scammed   In March, AARP released a report, "Addressing the Challenge of Chr A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2021 www.consumer-action.org Click h…
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May 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Learn if you qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit

$50 monthly discount for internet service now available Families and individuals struggling to afford internet service can now receive up to $50 off their monthly internet bill by signing up for the f $50 monthly discount for internet service now available  Families …
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May 5, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Consumer Action News: All about liability insurance

Spring 2021Liability insurance  The kinds, the coverage and the cost   Liability insurance is designed to protect you and your assets from accidental injury or damage to someone else or their property Spring 2021 Liability insurance   The kinds, the coverage and the co…
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May 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2021

May 2021 • Issue 11, volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  Tell us how we're doing!   Can you believe Consumer Action has been around for 50 years, fighti May 2021 • Issue 11, volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click he…
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April 29, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Webinar: Impact of the pandemic on retirement savings

Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal for most workers. Yet even before the pandemic, only about half of private sector workers had retirement accounts at work, and many weren't saving eno Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal for most workers…
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April 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Where my (service) dogs at?

A Consumer Action News Alert • April 2021www.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 2021 www.consumer-action.org Click…
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April 13, 2021 at 8:31 PM

April 20 Webinar: Rise of Contactless Payments During the Pandemic

Click here to register for this free 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / noon CT / 1 p.m. ET).Even in the middle of a pandemic that emphasizes wearing a mask, socia Click here to register for this free 90-minute webinar on Tuesday,…
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April 1, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - April 2021

April 2021 • Issue 10, volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Thank you guys so much for providing this ['COVID-19's impact on fo April 2021 • Issue 10, volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…
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March 17, 2021 at 5:46 PM

New: Facts and tips about using financial 'apps' safely

Consumer Action is writing to let you know about two new fact sheets that explain how to control and protect your financial information when using apps that aggregate bank and other financial services Consumer Action is writing to let you know about two new fact sheet…
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March 15, 2021 at 8:24 PM

SCAM GRAM: The future of fraud

A Consumer Action News Alert • March 2021www.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 2021 www.consumer-action.org Clic…
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March 11, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Consumer Action News - Winter 2020-2021

Winter 2020-2021Debt collection  New federal debt collection rules coming in 2021    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new two-part debt collection rule gives collectors unlimited electronic Winter 2020-2021 Debt collection   New federal debt collection rule…
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February 23, 2021 at 7:06 PM

FinTech app users: Be security savvy

Today Consumer Action launched a new project, Share Financial Data with Care, to expand consumer awareness about how financial services applications (“apps”) access, collect, store, use and share cust Today Consumer Action launched a new project, Share Financial Da…
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February 13, 2021 at 5:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Sucker for love

A Consumer Action News Alert • February 2021www.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 2021 www.consumer-action.org C…
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February 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2021

February 2021 • Issue 8, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Today's training provided me with practical tips on how to create February 2021 • Issue 8, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…
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January 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Smells like BS

A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2021www.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 2021 www.consumer-action.org Cl…
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January 4, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2021

January 2021 • Issue 7, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Good work. You stay on TOP of scams. Thanks!-SCAM GRAM reader Daral January 2021 • Issue 7, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Clic…
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December 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Time is running out to make your year-end donation

UPDATE: Did you miss our email earlier this month? With only two days left in the year, time is running out to make your year-end donation! Consumer Action will be 50 years old and our financial situa UPDATE: Did you miss our email earlier this month? With only two…
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December 15, 2020 at 4:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: What’s in that vaccine?!

A Consumer Action News Alert • December 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 • December 2020 www.consumer-action.org C…
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December 9, 2020 at 3:01 PM

News about 2020 nonprofit donations

Did you know that, thanks to a law passed to give individuals and nonprofit organizations financial relief during the pandemic, you can easily deduct your first $300 in nonprofit donations when you fi Did you know that, thanks to a law passed to give individuals an…
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December 1, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2020

December 2020 • Issue 6, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying    It has been a pleasure to partner with Consumer Action and work a December 2020 • Issue 6, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…
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November 17, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Oppose S 4613: Protect the FTC Contact Lens Rule

Contact your senators and ask them to oppose S 4613!Consumers have the right to use their contact lens prescriptions to shop around for the best prices and service. When you want to buy lenses online Contact your senators and ask them to oppose S 4613! Consumers ha…
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November 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM

SCAM GRAM: This won’t hurt a bit

A Consumer Action News Alert • November 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 • November 2020 www.consumer-action.org C…
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November 3, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2020

November 2020 • Issue 5, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying    Thank you so much for this webinar. I wasn't sure if it would be November 2020 • Issue 5, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…
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October 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action News: Impact of race on personal finances

Fall 2020Impact of race on personal finances  Economic inequities: The impact of systemic racism on your finances    Consumer Action examines areas of personal finance--from car and student loans to m Fall 2020 Impact of race on personal finances   Economic inequities…
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October 15, 2020 at 4:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Let’s clear the air

A Consumer Action News Alert • October 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 • October 2020 www.consumer-action.org Cl…
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October 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2020

October 2020 • Issue 4, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying    Some pretty cool stuff [happening]...Helping to lead a webinar on October 2020 • Issue 4, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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: …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…