BBC: MrBeast apologises after ‘horrible’ Las Vegas event. “The event at Resorts World Las Vegas was advertised as an ‘immersive’ and ‘unforgettable’ experience that included exclusive games, a MrBeast-themed menu and mystery bags thought to contain limited edition merchandise, including one with a $10,000 (£7,550) gift voucher. Those who attended the three-day event complained and demanded […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/20/bbc-mrbeast-apologises-after-horrible-las-vegas-event/
South Korea's FTC sanctions three luxury e-commerce platforms for violating regulations, imposing fines and corrective orders on Balaan, Must It, and Trenbe for misleading practices and consumer rights infringements.
#YonhapInfomax #FairTradeCommission #LuxuryPlatforms #ECommerceViolations #ConsumerProtection #RegulatoryEnforcement #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=59443
"Ever since the CFPB was shepherded into law by Senator Professor Warren, it has returned over $21 billion to citizens from whom it had been bilked, swindled, grifted, and otherwise lifted by credit card companies, investment banks, student loan pirates, and other modern three-story men of the financial service industry."
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a64527001/peter-marocco-firing-marco-rubio-usaid-maga/
#DOGE #Rubio #CFPB #ConsumerProtection #Fraud #Trump
https://www.europesays.com/uk/33275/ How ‘dangerous chemicals’ detected in products in the EU could be impacting your health #Chemicals #ConsumerGoods #ConsumerProtection #EU #Europe #European #EuropeanUnion #PublicHealth
How ‘dangerous chemicals’ detected in products in the EU could be impacting your health https://www.byteseu.com/936231/ #Chemicals #ConsumerGoods #ConsumerProtection #Europe #PublicHealth
Price discrimination is getting smarter — and low-income consumers are paying the price
#AI #PriceDiscrimination #ConsumerRights #DigitalDivide #LowIncomeStruggles #Ethics #DynamicPricing #TechJustice #RetailEthics #AffordableGoods #ConsumerProtection
https://the-14.com/price-discrimination-is-getting-smarter-and-low-income-consumers-are-paying-the-price/
In an email sent to CFPB staff on Wednesday, CFPB chief legal officer Mark Paoletta announced that the agency would be shifting its focus away from its supervisory roles and towards “tangible harm to consumers.” Medical debt, student loans, consumer data, and digital payments have all been identified as topics the CFPB will “deprioritize,” according to the document. https://www.wired.com/story/cfpb-has-been-gutted/
One of Australia's biggest super funds is freezing services until June
By Adelaide Miller
HESTA won't process super contributions, regular withdraws, investment switches and insurance claims until June, due to a system changeover. Consumer advocates and members have expressed concern about the freeze on funds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-18/hesta-super-stops-withdrawals-claims-until-june/105188942
'Gambling without limits': How video games are fleecing kids
By Michael Atkin and Angela Heathcote
Popular video games are utilising harmful tactics to trap kids into spending more cash and more time gaming, a new consumer report finds.
Tubefilter: Twitch was making money off subscriptions to permabanned channels. Thanks to streamers getting loud about it, refunds are on the way.. “On April 3, Dexerto published findings that some permabanned streamers were still receiving monthly subscription payouts, despite that being explicitly against Twitch’s TOS. According to the TOS, a permabanned streamer loses access to […]
This administration claims the FCC " is unleashing a new wave of economic opportunity by ending the regulatory onslaught". Opportunity? Sure, for big companies to exploit and railroad consumers with impunity. #consumerprotection
Mirae Asset Securities enhances product review process, expanding scrutiny scope and implementing stricter standards to ensure customer protection and product safety.
#YonhapInfomax #MiraeAssetSecurities #ProductReview #ConsumerProtection #FinancialRegulation #InvestmentRisk #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=58869
Clorox fined $8.25m over misleading 'ocean plastic' claims on GLAD bags
By Heloise Vyas
The manufacturer of GLAD waste disposal and food storage bags, hit with $8.25 million federal penalty for making incorrect product recycling claims.
@jkn Yes, I think that's the unfortunate reality of mainstream centralized financial instruments. They can use everything, including their biases and beliefs about your ethnicity, to freeze the funds you have contributed for many years. You have the right to take action and seek legal advice regarding their freezing of your funds, which is happening solely for one reason that they are questioning. #BankingDiscrimination #FinancialRacism #FrozenFunds #EthnicBias #UnfreezeMyMoney #LegalAction #BankAccountLock #FinancialJustice #SystemicBias #EconomicRights #FundsHostage #BankingReform #DiscriminatoryPractices #FinancialInclusion #AccountFreeze #BankingWhileBrown #ClassAction #ConsumerProtection #DefundBias #BankTransparency
I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you want to reserve a room in a particular hotel, DO NOT search for the hotel name and call the number in one of the sponsored ads at the top of the search results.
More likely than not this is a reseller who will pretend you are talking directly to the hotel and charge you a LOT more than you would have paid the hotel directly.
Find the hotel website, confirm from the URL that you're on it, and call the number there.
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#consumerProtection #scam
Major insurer taken to court over 'egregious' handling of storm claim
The corporate watchdog alleges delays by Hollard Insurance over a storm damage claim left a Victorian couple with no choice but to demolish their home.
Insurance reform in South Korea marks one year, balancing innovation and regulation amid industry concerns over increased financial burdens and market competitiveness.
#YonhapInfomax #InsuranceReform #FinancialRegulation #ConsumerProtection #InsuranceIndustry #BusinessExpenses #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=58330
Couple forced to demolish storm-hit home after insurer delays, ASIC alleges
The corporate watchdog alleges delays by Hollard Insurance over a storm damage claim left a Victorian couple with no choice but to demolish their home.
Warick's death benefit was cancelled months before he died. His family wants answers
By Michael Atkin
Australian Super is one of two super funds being sued by ASIC over the handling of death benefit claims. A First Nations family says a deceased family member was mistreated by the fund.
FSS to enhance loan rate change notifications for savings banks and mutual finance, improving transparency and consumer protection in financial services.
#YonhapInfomax #FinancialSupervisoryService #LoanRateNotifications #SavingsBanks #MutualFinance #ConsumerProtection #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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