Chester County News and Community Website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, released his fourth ‘greedflation’ report yesterday. It …
Senator Casey’s ‘Greedflation’ Reports: A Diversion from Democratic Failures? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark move, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a motion to dismiss a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance, …
Federal Court Upholds Multistate Lawsuit Against Alleged Predatory Lender, Signaling a Win for Consumer Protection Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is extending the public comment period on a proposed rule aimed at banning “junk fees,” an industry term for hidden and deceptive charges that can …
FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule Prohibiting Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ Read More
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the owner of a series of companies that charged consumers millions of dollars in undisclosed and recurring subscription fees for skin …
Skin Cream Marketer Hit with Lifetime Ban and Millions in Refunds after Charging Consumers Junk Fees Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. The FTC has …
FTC Takes Aim at Sneaky Fees: Proposed Rule Cracks Down on Hidden Costs Read More
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra addressed the issue of junk fees in a press call on Wednesday, emphasizing the bureau’s commitment to combating these unfair practices and ensuring a fair economy …
CFPB Takes on Junk Fees: Championing Fairness for Consumers and Businesses Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued an advisory opinion regarding a provision enacted by Congress that generally prohibits large banks and credit unions from imposing unreasonable obstacles on …
CFPB Empowers Consumers: Say Goodbye to Unfair Fees and Hello to Account Transparency Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights focused on the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from illegal junk fees. The junk fees …
CFPB Takes a Stand: Protecting Consumers from Illegal Junk Fees & Saving Billions Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry yesterday testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that “junk fees” are becoming more pervasive in Pennsylvania and are …
Attorney General Michelle Henry Exposes Damaging Impact of ‘Junk Fees’ on Pennsylvania’s Competitive Marketplace Read More
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on its enforcement and related activities in 2022 on the Truth in Lending Act …
FTC’s Annual Report: Millions in Redress Sent to Consumers for Unwanted Junk Fees and Deceptive Lending Practices Read More