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  Consumer Action · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Unmasking the menace

A Consumer Action News Alert • March 13, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this new A Consumer Action News Alert • March 13, 2023 www.consumer-action.org W…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Register now for free training: Empowering Financial Wellness: Women and money

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, March 28, when Kathryn Tuggle, chief content officer and editor-in-chief at HerMoney and co-author of the book "How to Money," gives a presentation on empowe Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, March 28, when Kathryn Tuggle, c…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 9:54 PM

You're invited to virtual Consumer Advocacy Week 2023

Join virtually with consumer groups around the country to meet with members of Congress and their staff this April to alert them to the pressing needs of today’s consumers.Consumer Advocacy Week—April 17…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - March 2023

February 27, 2023 • Issue 9, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslet February 27, 2023 • Issue 9, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We a…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 9:42 PM

Register for series of free trainings on empowering financial wellness

Dear Community Partner,Very few people stumble into financial security. While some benefit from generational wealth, most people who achieve financial security do so by saving and investing wisely ove Dear Community Partner,Very few people stumble into financial security. Whi…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM

New video: Submitting financial provider complaints to the CFPB

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has created a new video to educate community organizations and consumers about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) complaint process. The video fea Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has created a new video to educate c…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 3:15 AM

SCAM GRAM: All that glitters

A Consumer Action News Alert • February 16, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this A Consumer Action News Alert • February 16, 2023 www.consumer-action.org …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Children's Identity Theft: New video released today

Dear Community Partner:To round out this year's Identity Theft Awareness Week, Consumer Action has just released a short video on children's identity theft, featuring guest speaker Eva Velasquez, Pres Dear Community Partner:To round out this year's Identity Theft Awareness We…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2023

February 1, 2023 • Issue 8, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslett February 1, 2023 • Issue 8, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We al…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Just released: Video on tax ID theft

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has just released a short video on tax-related identity theft featuring presenters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The video release coincides with the Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has just released a short video on t…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 5:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: New year, old tricks

A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl A Consumer Action News Alert • January 2023 www.consumer-action.org We …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2023

January 2023 • Issue 7, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter a January 2023 • Issue 7, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We always…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Pushing the envelope

A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2022www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news A Consumer Action News Alert • December 2022 www.consumer-action.org We…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Just Released: New video on avoiding holiday scams

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has just released a short video on holiday season scams, featuring presenter Carol Kando-Pineda, counsel for the Division of Consumer and Business Education at t Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has just released a short video on h…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2022

December 2022 • Issue 6, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter December 2022 • Issue 6, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We alway…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 1:08 PM

Free training on the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband internet

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when Consumer Action will host a free webinar on the benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Almost a year since the Federal Communica Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when Consumer Action wil…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Register for a free training on the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband internet

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when Consumer Action will host a free webinar on the benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Almost a year since the Federal Communica Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when Consumer Action wil…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: ‘Tis the season

A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2022www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news A Consumer Action News Alert • November 2022 www.consumer-action.org We…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Next Week: Our 51st anniv. webinar 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 …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2022

November 2022 • Issue 5, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter November 2022 • Issue 5, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We alway…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Register for our 51st anniv. webinar 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 …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver deadline approaching!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness waivers end this month. Apply NOW!Only weeks remain for student loan borrowers to apply for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver.Last fall, the PSLF program Public Service Loan Forgiveness waivers end this month. Apply NOW!Only week…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM

SCAM GRAM: Whadda way to make a livin’

A Consumer Action News Alert • October 2022www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl A Consumer Action News Alert • October 2022 www.consumer-action.org We …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
October 13, 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 …
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver deadline approaching!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness waivers end this month. Apply NOW!Only weeks remain for student loan borrowers to apply for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver.Last fall, the PSLF program Public Service Loan Forgiveness waivers end this month. Apply NOW!Only week…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2022

October 2022 • Issue 4, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter a October 2022 • Issue 4, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We always…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 4:14 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 …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 12:06 PM

Training Today: The Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband (incl. FCC grant opportunity info)

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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM

SCAM GRAM: Unsocial behavior

A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2022www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this new A Consumer Action News Alert • September 2022 www.consumer-action.org W…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Register for training on Affordable Connectivity Program (will include FCC grant opportunity info)

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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 12:00 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 …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Register for training on Affordable Connectivity Program (Learn about FCC grant opportunity too)

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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2022

September 2022 • Issue 3, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter September 2022 • Issue 3, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We alwa…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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 …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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:…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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 …
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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…
  Linda Williams · [email protected]
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…
  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…
  Consumer Action · [email protected]
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 …