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August 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Virtual Training: Smartphone warranties and consumer right-to-repair issues

Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely on for everything from keeping in touch with loved ones and storing our favorite pictures to depositing a check or splitting Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely…

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August 26, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register now for free training on the Affordable Connectivity Program

Dear Community Partner,Broadband network connectivity has been a critical—sometimes the only—means of providing essential services like health care and education and keeping commerce rolling during th Dear Community Partner,Broadband network connectivity has been a critical—s…

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August 23, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register now for training on overcoming barriers to housing and credit

Dear Community Partner,On Nov. 16, Consumer Action is celebrating its 51st anniversary, with the theme "Restoring Trust." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual convening (webinar) Dear Community Partner,On Nov. 16, Consumer Action is celebrating its 51st …

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August 16, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Virtual Training: Smartphone warranties and consumer right-to-repair issues

Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely on for everything from keeping in touch with loved ones and storing our favorite pictures to depositing a check or splitting Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely…

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August 15, 2022 at 7:42 PM

SCAM GRAM: Quack, quack quackery

A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Just testing   A major Maryland healthcare system recently warned patients about phon A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2022 www.consumer-action.org Clic…

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August 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Virtual Training: Smartphone warranties and consumer right-to-repair issues

Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely on for everything from keeping in touch with loved ones and storing our favorite pictures to depositing a check or splitting Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely…

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August 1, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2022

August 2022 • Issue 2, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   [Consumer Action's] articles are readable, and concise. Not lengthy August 2022 • Issue 2, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org  Click here…

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July 29, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Virtual Training: Smartphone warranties and consumer right-to-repair issues

Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely on for everything from keeping in touch with loved ones and storing our favorite pictures to depositing a check or splitting Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely…

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July 27, 2022 at 7:09 PM

A guide to health insurance appeals

Summer 2022How to appeal health insurance claim denials  Overview: Insurance claim denials and appeals   By Ruth SussweinConsumers almost never appeal when their health insurance claims are denied. Ye Summer 2022 How to appeal health insurance claim denials   Overview:…

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July 15, 2022 at 7:41 PM

SCAM GRAM: Sun, sand and scams

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Too good to stay   New York State Attorney General Letitia James--and many of her gover A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2022 www.consumer-action.org Click …

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July 12, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Last Chance: Register for today's training on building wealth through homeownership

Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core component of the American dream, as it provides many benefits for U.S. households. For example, homeownership can provide stabilit Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core compo…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Virtual Training: Smartphone warranties and consumer right-to-repair issues

Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely on for everything from keeping in touch with loved ones and storing our favorite pictures to depositing a check or splitting Dear Community Partner,Smartphones are complex, costly devices that we rely…

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July 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register now for training on building wealth through homeownership

Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core component of the American dream, as it provides many benefits for U.S. households. For example, homeownership can provide stabilit Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core compo…

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July 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - July 2022

July 2022 • Issue 1, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   This was a great opportunity to learn more about the ACP [Affordable July 2022 • Issue 1, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org  Click here t…

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June 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register now for training on building wealth through homeownership

Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core component of the American dream, as it provides many benefits for U.S. households. For example, homeownership can provide stabilit Dear Community Partner,Homeownership has long been accepted as a core compo…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Last Chance: Webinar today on the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband

Dear Community Partner,The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that high-speed internet is a necessity, connecting households to their schools, jobs, doctors, social services and other essential relationsh Dear Community Partner,The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that high-speed i…

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June 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Con-grad-ulations

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  App-ply here   The new graduates in your life might be vulnerable to a new scam targeti A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2022 www.consumer-action.org Click …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register now for free training on the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband

Dear Community Partner,The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that high-speed internet is a necessity, connecting households to their schools, jobs, doctors, social services and other essential relationsh Dear Community Partner,The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that high-speed i…

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June 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2022

June 2022 • Issue 12, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Thank you for consistently providing quality training!   --Shanel Mor June 2022 • Issue 12, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click here…

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May 16, 2022 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Scams are in the air

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Airbnb poseurs   For vacationers, Airbnb is a wildly popular alternative to hotels. The A Consumer Action News Alert • May 2022 www.consumer-action.org Click h…

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May 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2022

May 2022 • Issue 11, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Appreciate your work! [I] always read articles to stay ahead of the g May 2022 • Issue 11, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click here t…

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April 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Take our smartphone warranty survey

Consumer Action is conducting a Smartphone Warranties and Device Satisfaction Survey. We invite you to take the 14-question survey using SurveyMonkey. We designed this survey to: determine whether U.S Consumer Action is conducting a Smartphone Warranties and Device S…

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April 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Emergency assistance for tenants and homeowners

Spring 2022Emergency assistance for tenants and homeowners  Housing tools and funds to evade eviction and foreclosure   By Ruth SussweinEmergency housing funds have rescued millions from losing their Spring 2022 Emergency assistance for tenants and homeowners   Housin…

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April 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM

SCAM GRAM: Here’s the ‘skinny’

A Consumer Action News Alert • April 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Easy [not so] peasy   Americans spend billions each year on weight loss products, but A Consumer Action News Alert • April 2022 www.consumer-action.org Click …

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April 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - April 2022

April 2022 • Issue 10, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Great information! I work for a small, private, non-profit college a April 2022 • Issue 10, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click her…

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March 15, 2022 at 2:27 PM

SCAM GRAM: Entrapment 101

A Consumer Action News Alert • March 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Jobfishing   The BBC spent a year investigating its extraordinary story about a Britis A Consumer Action News Alert • March 2022 www.consumer-action.org Click…

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March 1, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - March 2022

March 2022 • Issue 9, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   "[TV financial programs are] just not the same as having this extrao March 2022 • Issue 9, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click here …

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February 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Scam culture

A Consumer Action News Alert • February 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Know-it-alls   What exactly is a scam? A series of columns in the New York Times by A Consumer Action News Alert • February 2022 www.consumer-action.org Cl…

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February 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Consumer Action News: Navigating the auto loan process

Winter 2021-2022Navigating the auto loan process  Troubling auto loans   By Ruth SussweinMost consumers get their car loans through auto dealers. What they often don't know is that they may be signing Winter 2021-2022 Navigating the auto loan process   Troubling auto l…

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February 1, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2022

February 2022 • Issue 8, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   I enjoy the content offered in free webinars. The topics are timel February 2022 • Issue 8, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…

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January 14, 2022 at 3:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Whadda year!

A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2022www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Fending off robocall scammers   It used to be that some of us welcomed a phone call. A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2022 www.consumer-action.org Cli…

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January 4, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2022

January 2022 • Issue 7, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   The friendliest and most critical watchdog in town. --DMS, Carson C January 2022 • Issue 7, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click he…

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December 15, 2021 at 3:11 PM

SCAM GRAM: Hands out for handouts

A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  And then, an avalanche   One of our favorite podcasts, The Perfect Scam, recently e A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2021 www.consumer-action.org Cl…

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December 1, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2021

December 2021 • Issue 6, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   "SCAM GRAM: Unhealthy hopes" [is] definitely one I will share wit December 2021 • Issue 6, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click…

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November 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Unhealthy hopes

A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  It's a 'miracle'?   The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that "health fraud trad A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2021 www.consumer-action.org Cl…

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November 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2021

November 2021 • Issue 5, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Consumer Action gives me access to information that I might not ot November 2021 • Issue 5, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Clic…

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October 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

SCAM GRAM: An affinity for fraud

A Consumer Action News Alert • October 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Common ties that badly bind   You might be someone who is most comfortable with peop A Consumer Action News Alert • October 2021 www.consumer-action.org Cli…

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October 4, 2021 at 5:02 PM

You're invited to a webinar: Policy focus on FinTech and privacy

Join us for a free, policy-focused webinar on the growing use of FinTech apps and associated data privacy concerns on Oct. 26, 2021, at 1 p.m. ET.Click here to register. Consumer groups and the financ Join us for a free, policy-focused webinar on the growing use of FinTech apps and associat…

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October 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2021

October 2021 • Issue 4, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   I am on a retirement budget and I depend on your information to hel October 2021 • Issue 4, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click…

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September 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: What we’ve lost

A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Do you know where your data is tonight?   Data breaches happen when an unauthorize A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2021 www.consumer-action.org C…

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September 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2021

September 2021 • Issue 3, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   Consumer Action provides useful and timely consumer information o September 2021 • Issue 3, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Cli…

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August 16, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Banking on it

A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  A wily wire scam   With the record-breaking number of home sales in the past year, ma A Consumer Action News Alert • August 2021 www.consumer-action.org Clic…

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August 4, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action News: Tenant screening

Summer 2021Tenant screening reports  Overview: Tenant screening reports   By Ruth SussweinLandlords often rely on tenant screening reports to evaluate rental applicants. But these reports can be riddl Summer 2021 Tenant screening reports   Overview: Tenant screening re…

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August 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2021

August 2021 • Issue 2, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   [Consumer Action's] small, professional staff is a bedrock of infor August 2021 • Issue 2, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…

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July 27, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Tell the Education Dept. your 'public service loan forgiveness' story

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is broken. This needs to change.Are you one of the millions of student loan borrowers struggling to access the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) progra The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is broken. This needs …

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July 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Taking the sniff test

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Not so cozy 'fleeceware'   According to a June Washington Post article, Apple's App Sto A Consumer Action News Alert • July 2021 www.consumer-action.org Click …

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July 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - July 2021

July 2021 • Issue 1, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  What people are saying   "In a world where we are constantly being overwhelmed with information July 2021 • Issue 1, Volume 12 • www.consumer-action.org  Click he…

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June 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

SCAM GRAM: Funny money

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2021www.consumer-action.orgClick here to view this newsletter in a browser.  Don't pay this way   Scammers work overtime to steal your money. One of the newer strat A Consumer Action News Alert • June 2021 www.consumer-action.org Click …

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June 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2021

June 2021 • Issue 12, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org Click here to view this email in a web browser  Tell us how we're doing!   We'd love your feedback on how we're doing and which of our service June 2021 • Issue 12, Volume 11 • www.consumer-action.org  Click h…

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May 24, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Join us: Webinar focusing on privacy and financial technology

Join us on Tuesday, June 29, at 1 pm ET for a free webinar, Share Financial Data with Care, hosted by Consumer Action. The webinar will focus on the need to raise awareness among app users about finan Join us on Tuesday, June 29, at 1 pm ET for a free webinar, Share …

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