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Tag: Consumer Protection

Posted inCommunity

Beware of Fake COVID-19 Kits, D.C. Agency Warns

by James Wright Jr. February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) wants residents to be aware of counterfeit coronavirus test kits.

Posted inFinancial Literacy

FTC’s First-Ever Auto Dealer Enforcement Charges Los Angeles Group

by WI Guest Author March 16, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inTechnology

Obama Recruits Tech Giants for New Cybersecurity Efforts

by Washington Informer February 13, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Disabled Americans Seek More Consumer Protection

by Washington Informer July 30, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inCharlene Crowell, Columnists, Financial Literacy, Op-Ed, Opinion

CFPB Returns $4.6 Billion to Consumers in 4 Years

by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer July 28, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inCharlene Crowell, Columnists, Financial Literacy, Op-Ed, Opinion

Study Prompt calls for Policy Reforms to Eliminate Racial Wealth Gaps

by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer May 7, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inCharlene Crowell, Columnists, Financial Literacy, Op-Ed, Opinion

New Efforts to Curb the ‘Debt Trap’ of Payday Lending

by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer April 29, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inCharlene Crowell, Columnists, Financial Literacy, Op-Ed, Opinion

Student Loan Borrowers Need Enforcement and Repayment Flexibility

by Charlene Crowell, Special to The Informer April 23, 2013October 30, 2020

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