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200,000 BMW, Rolls-Royce cars recalled
As posted on September 30, 2010 on www.money.cnn.com
Cars recalled due to potential leak in power brake system...
Hyundai recalls nearly 140,000 Sonatas
As posted on September 26, 2010 on www.cnn.com
Some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas may have loose steering columns...
More scams targeting South Georgia unemployed
As posted on September 13, 2010 on www.walb.com
Letters and emails promising financial windfalls are likely scams...
Fee schemes on cell phone bills increase
As posted on September 11, 2010 on www.ajc.com
Carriers urging customers to monitor monthly...
Toyota Recalls 1.1 Million Corolla, Matrix Models; GM Recalls Pontiac Vibes
As posted on August 26, 2010 on www.consumeraffairs.com
Companies respond to more than 1,000 complaints of stalling...
Hackers invade iTunes accounts, buy gift card codes
From the August 26, 2010 edition, USA Today, Page B1
Consumers can be out of luck if they're not careful...
New credit card restrictions take effect
As posted on August 23, 2010 on www.money.cnn.com
New legislation will reduce penalty fees for consumers...
Honda recalls 383,000 cars for rollaway danger
As posted on August 9, 2010 on http://money.cnn.com
Problem with ignition mechanicsm on older-model Accord, Civic and Element vehicles could allow the cars to roll away...
Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines
As posted on July 1, 2010 on http://news.yahoo.com
Defective engines can stall while the vehicle is moving...
FTC Obtains Court Order Halting International Scheme Responsible For More Than $10 Million In Unauthorized Charges On Consumers' Credit and Debit Cards
As posted on June 28, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
Operation Used Expansive Network of "Money Mules"...
Consumers Get a Watchdog Agency
As posted on June 26, 2010 on www.wsj.com
New legislation includes creation of a consumer financial protection bureau on federal level...
FTC Settlement Orders Ban More Than A Dozen Marketers from Selling Mortgage Relief Services; Repeat Offender Ordered to Pay $11.4 Million for Contempt
As posted on June 17, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
FTC takes legal action against bogus mortgage modification and foreclosure relief companies...
Chrysler Recalls 600K Cars for Bevy of Problems
As posted on June 7, 2010 on www.cbsnews.com
Potential fire hazards, faulty brakes and sticky accelerators prompt recall of 5 models in U.S...
FTC Investigation of Ad Claims that Rice Krispies Benefits Children's Immunity Leads to Stronger Order Against Kellogg
As posted on June 3, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
Kellogg's agrees to new advertising restrictions in response to allegations of misleading claims...
Fire risk leads to huge Maytag dishwasher recall
As posted on June 3, 2010 on www.ajc.com
1.7 million dishwashers recalled because of fire hazard...
FTC Mails Redress Checks to Fraud Victims Who Lost Money Through MoneyGram's Money Transfer System
As posted on April 28, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
Victims of MoneyGram fraud schemes to receive redress checks from Federal Trade Commission...
Con game earns Atlanta man prison term
As posted on April 26, 2010 on www.NorthFulton.com
Tobin sentenced to 7 years for advance fee venture capital funding scheme...
How the Credit CARD Act Will Affect Types of Credit Cards
As posted on April 1, 2010 on http://finance.yahoo.com
Changes abound for rewards, low interest and student cards...
FTC Issues Final Rule to Protect Consumers in Credit Card Debt
As posted on www.ftc.gov on July 29, 2010
Amendments to Telemarketing Sales Rule Prohibiting Debt Relief Companies From Collecting Advance Fees Will Take Effect in October 2010...
Former Atlanta driver's license examiner and co-conspirator sentenced for selling Georgia driver's licenses
As posted on www.ice.gov on July 29, 2010
More than 40 fraudulent licenses were issued in Marietta...
Bill allows gas price increase in emergency
As posted on March 22, 2010 on www.ajc.com
Proposed legislation could make it hard to determine if price gouging has occurred...
Advertisers hit consumers with sneaky credit report fees
As posted on March 20, 2010 on www.ajc.com
Government, however, provides free access to reports once a year...
LifeLock Settles With F.T.C. Over Charges of Deception
As posted on March 9, 2010 on www.nytimes.com
Fraud-alert service pays $12 million settlement...
Preying on the desperate
As posted on March 7, 2010 on www.SundayPaper.com
Authorities report dramatic rise in scams targeting job seekers...
Why Pay For Health Insurance When You Can Steal It?
As posted on March 3, 2010 on www.npr.org
Medical identity theft can compromise victim's credit and safety...
GM recall: What to do if your Chevy or Pontiac is on the list?
As posted on March 2, 2010 on www.csmonitor.com
GM recalls 1.3 million vehicles over power steering problem...
Recalls to fix Nissan brake pedals, gas gauges
As posted on March 2, 2010 on www.ajc.com
Nissan recalls 540,000 vehicles...
Tax forms, other papers found at Smyrna recycling center
As posted on February 24, 2010 on www.ajc.com
Investigation underway regarding improper disposal of sensitive documents...
FTC Issues Report of 2009 Top Consumer Complaints
As posted on February 24, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
Identity theft has declined, but still tops the list...
Banks Apply Pressure to Keep Fees Rolling In
As posted on February 23, 2010 on www.nytimes.com
Banks are aggressively marketing to keep consumers enrolled in overdraft programs...
FTC Amends Free Credit Reports Rule To Help Consumers Steer Clear of 'Free' Offers that Cost Money
As posted on February 23, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
FTC to require new disclosures in advertisements for "free credit reports"...
What You Need to Know: New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards
As posted on February 22, 2010 on www.federalreserve.gov
Consumers to have more choices about participation in overdraft plans...
FTC Cracks Down on Con Artists Who Target Jobless Americans
As posted on February 17, 2010 on www.ftc.gov
Scams Prey on Victims of the Recession With Bogus Job, Money-Making Schemes...
Government Moves to Rein in Debt Collectors
As posted on February 3, 2010 on www.kiplinger.com
Mistakes and harassment are cited as reasons for closer scrutiny from regulators. New laws could be next...
Catholic Pilgrimage Center Tours and Its Owner Ordered To Pay Over $420,000 For Violating Fair Business Practices Act
As posted on February 2, 2010 on www.law.ga.gov
Court orders tour booking company to pay restitution to consumers...
Toyota recall: What to do if your car's on the list
As posted on Is your Toyota part of the current recall for stuck accelerators? Find out more...
FBI warning of Haiti earthquake scams
As posted on January 13, 2010 on www.cnn.com
Appeals for charitable donations may be scams...
BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009
As posted on January 6, 2010 on www.bbb.org
Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the list...
IRS Proposes New Registration, Testing and Continuing Education Requirements for Tax Return Preparers Not Already Subject to Oversight
As posted on January 4, 2010 on www.irs.gov
Higher Standards to Boost Protections and Service for Taxpayers, Increase Confidence in System, Yield Greater Compliance with Tax Laws...