CA Editor · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 6:41 PM

New Consumer Action videos about the FTC's "fotonovelas"

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action is always on the lookout for new consumer education tools that community-based organizations can use to help inform and protect the consumers they serve. Just th Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action is always on the lookout for new con…

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  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM

SCAM GRAM: You better watch out...we're telling you why

A Consumer Action News Alert • Dec. 15, 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 newslette…

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 9:02 AM

Webinar today! Register now for training on saving and investing

Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money for emergencies, retirement and financial goals, but many people still struggle to do it. Often, people say they'll focus on sa Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money fo…

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  CA Editor · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2023

December 2023 • Issue 6, Volume 14 • 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 are s…

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Register now for training on saving and investing

Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money for emergencies, retirement and financial goals, but many people still struggle to do it. Often, people say they'll focus on sa Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money fo…

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  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 4:05 PM

SCAM GRAM: Talking turkey about scams

A Consumer Action News Alert • Nov. 15, 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 newslette…

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Webinar today! Register now for training on safe and savvy online shopping

Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will once again head online to make their holiday purchases. The popularity of online shopping has grown every year for good reaso Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will …

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Register now for training on saving and investing

Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money for emergencies, retirement and financial goals, but many people still struggle to do it. Often, people say they'll focus on sa Dear Community Partner,Everyone knows they should be setting aside money fo…

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Register now for training on safe and savvy online shopping

Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will once again head online to make their holiday purchases. The popularity of online shopping has grown every year for good reaso Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will …

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Webinar today! Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 52nd anniversary today with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual convening (webina Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action is celebrating its 52nd anniversary …

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  CA Editor · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - November 2023

November 2023 • Issue 5, Volume 14 • 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 are s…

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Register now for training on safe and savvy online shopping

Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will once again head online to make their holiday purchases. The popularity of online shopping has grown every year for good reaso Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will …

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  Nelson Santiago · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Register now for training on safe and savvy online shopping

Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will once again head online to make their holiday purchases. The popularity of online shopping has grown every year for good reaso Dear Community Partner,With the holiday season approaching, consumers will …

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  Consumer Action Editor · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 4:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Beware hair-raising schemes

A Consumer Action News Alert • Oct. 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 newslette…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 11:43 PM

Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary on November 2nd with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual co Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniver…

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  CA Editor · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2023

October 2023 • Issue 4, Volume 14 • 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 are se…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Scam Gram: Fall funny business

A Consumer Action News Alert • Sept. 15, 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 newslett…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 10:57 PM

Reminder: There's still time to take our survey

A couple of weeks ago, we emailed you about a survey Consumer Action is conducting about consumers' knowledge of and experiences with smartphone and computer warranties. If you've already taken the su A couple of weeks ago, we emailed you about a survey Consumer Acti…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Apply for the new student debt relief plan and SAVE

Student loan repayment is about to restart. Let's spread the word to help borrowers save. The latest income driven repayment (IDR) plan from the Biden Administration is the Saving on a Valuable Education (…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2023

September 2023 • Issue 3, Volume 14 • 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 are …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary on November 2nd with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual co Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniver…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Please take our survey about smartphone/computer warranties

Consumer Action is conducting a survey about consumers' knowledge of and experiences with smartphone and computer warranties. The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. We would like your inp Consumer Action is conducting a survey about consumers' knowledge …

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 4:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Liars and robots and dolls. Oh, my!

A Consumer Action News Alert • Aug. 15, 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 news A Consumer Action News Alert • Aug. 15, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2023

August 2023 • Issue 2, Volume 14 • 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 ar August 2023 • Issue 2, Volume 14 • www.consumer-action.org We always …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary on November 2nd with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual co Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniver…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Today: Training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 1:05 PM

SCAM GRAM: Keeping your cool in the heat

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 14, 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 news A Consumer Action News Alert • July 14, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Today: Webinar on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

July 3, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - July 2023

June 28, 2023 • Issue 1, Volume 14 • 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 June 28, 2023 • Issue 1, Volume 14 • www.consumer-action.org We alway…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Register now for training on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Register now for FICO webinar on credit scores (Tuesday, June 20)

June is National Homeownership Month, and Consumer Action wants you to know about a free webinar being presented by credit-scoring company FICO on Tuesday, June 20, called “Homeownership Credit Empowerment…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 3:12 PM

SCAM GRAM: The fraud days of summer

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 15, 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 news A Consumer Action News Alert • June 15, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Today: Training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register now for training on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Save the date for our 2023 anniversary 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 Consumer A…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2023

June 1, 2023 • Issue 12, 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 June 1, 2023 • Issue 12, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org We alway…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Today's Webinar: Alternatives to Student Loans (not too late to register)

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Register for our "Alternatives to Student Loans" webinar

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Webinar Today: ABCs of Wealth-Building (train-the-trainer)

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, deputy director of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), and Jackie La Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, dep…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on alternatives to student loans

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register for the ABCs of Wealth-Building train-the-trainer webinar

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, deputy director of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), and Jackie La Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, dep…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM

SCAM GRAM: April showers brought more than flowers

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 12, 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 • May 12, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 8:54 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Today: Training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register now for training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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