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Oct 11

WATCH: Biden says the proposed FTC ban on junk fees will help families and ‘honest’ businesses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.

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Oct 03

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on constitutionality of federal consumer protection body

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge.

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Jun 06

Customer service chatbots used by banks raises concerns for consumer watchdog

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

The regulator says poorly designed chatbots could run afoul of federal laws that govern how debts are collected or how personal information is being used.

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Jun 05

Federal watchdogs advise against storing money in payment apps, say those funds may be vulnerable

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Money stored on a payment app is not being held in a traditional bank account. So, if there is an event similar to a bank run with the payment apps, those funds may not be protected.

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Feb 14

White House reports nearly 18 percent drop in people with medical debt

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Among the programs they say contributed to less debt was an expansion of the Obama-era healthcare law that added 4.2 million people with some form health insurance.

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Dec 20

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations that affected millions of customers

By Associated Press

Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applied overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.

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Oct 21

Regulator seeks transparency for payment systems of big tech

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

In its first significant action under a new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordering Apple, Amazon, PayPal and other tech giants to reveal how their proprietary payment networks function.

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Mar 02

WATCH: Biden choice for watchdog agency makes debut in nomination hearing

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Chopra would be the third permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He previously worked at the watchdog agency in its early days as the top official on student loan issues and is currently a Democratic commissioner on the…

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Jun 29

Supreme Court makes it easier for president to remove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The high court on Monday struck from the law that created the agency restrictions on when the president can remove the bureau's director.

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Mar 03

Supreme Court debates presidential power to fire heads of agencies

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether to make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that enforces federal consumer financial laws, a decision that could ultimately impact a vast range of…

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