Tag #Consumer Protection

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Ofgem Mandates Fee-Free Energy Tariffs in UK

The UK energy regulator Ofgem mandates that all energy companies must offer tariffs without standing charges by next winter, aiming to address the \u00a33.8 billion household energy debt crisis and concerns about the fees' disproportionate impact on low-income households.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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CFPB Limits Bank Overdraft Fees to $5, Saving Consumers Billions

The CFPB finalized a rule limiting banks' overdraft fees to $5 or cost-covering amounts, aiming to save consumers $5 billion yearly, effective October 1, 2025, but facing industry opposition and potential legal challenges.

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CFPB Caps Bank Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers $5 Billion Annually

The CFPB issued a rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5 for banks with over $10 billion in assets, aiming to save consumers $5 billion annually and curb excessive fees.

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Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A federal judge blocked Kroger's $25 billion merger with Albertsons, citing anti-competitive concerns and potential harm to consumers, rejecting the companies' argument that the merger would lower prices and enhance their position against non-union competitors like Walmart and Amazon.

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EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly

Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.

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No Poverty
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CFPB Awards $1.8 Billion in Refunds for Credit Repair Scam

Over 4.3 million Americans will receive $1.8 billion in refunds due to illegal fees and deceptive advertising by credit repair companies Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com, following a CFPB court victory and subsequent company bankruptcies.

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CFPB Caps Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers Billions

The CFPB finalized a rule capping overdraft fees at $5, potentially saving consumers up to $5 billion annually, starting October 1, 2025, though legal challenges are possible.

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New Overdraft Fee Rule Caps Charges at $5, Targets $5 Billion in Annual Savings

The Biden administration finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, aiming to save consumers roughly $5 billion annually; the rule, set to take effect in October 2025, applies to banks with over $10 billion in assets and is projected to save households $225 per year.

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Spain Investigates Tourist Housing Companies for Deceptive Practices

Spain's Consumption Ministry investigates large tourist housing management companies for potentially deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws, focusing on advertising and reviews that might mislead consumers.

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elmundo.es
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"Fraudulent Website Mimics Madrid's Boiler Replacement Program

"A fraudulent website, mimicking the official website of the Community of Madrid, offers €50-€300 subsidies for boiler replacements, despite the regional government ending its program in December 2023 and having no plans for a new one in 2024."

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Climate Action
t24.com.tr
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Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners

TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.

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DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules

The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.

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