The Consumer Federation of America is an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer organizations established to advance the consumer interest.
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The #RollerCoaster loophole is a terrifying example of how #Deregulation puts consumers at risk
#CPSC
Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️
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“This miscarriage of justice threatens basic trust in the judicial system, and #Congress must act quickly to investigate" #Meta
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This summer offered a grim preview of a #Food system that has lost consumer #Trust.
The rise of a #Predatory food economy goes a long way toward explaining the nation’s epidemic of chronic, diet-related disease.
Learn more in our latest blog
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Some #chatbots, like automated phone systems, may frustrate customers with endless chat loops
“Consumers should do what they can to hold these institutions accountable” @AdamRust9
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CFA recommends passage of the #NewJersey bill to advances strong #Chatbot regulations based on our People-First Model
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“#Insurance companies raised rates on their customers in 2025 and increased the paydays for their #Executives,” said Michael DeLong, CFA’s Research and Advocacy Associate. “Consumers are struggling to afford coverage, with no relief in sight."
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“Americans are assuming these parks are safe, but the reality is once the #CPSC no longer had the authority to investigate hazardous situations, there is no federal watchdog.”
Full story here: today.com/video/six-flags-ro…
Investigative journalist @MarianaVZ, reveals how Americans are losing over an estimated $148 billion every year to online #Scams. in her new documentary “Super Scam Me”
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CFA & @UPHelp share #Tips and #Resources to help consumers get their #Wind and #Flood #Insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of #HurricaneIsaias
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The #Georgia Insurance Commissioner debate highlighted the persistence of racial #Inequality in the cost of #HomeownersInsurance by examining our new report, #Redlined
Watch the full debate here: youtube.com/live/FOVPRZWvXGE…
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For an industry that talks frequently about democratizing #finance, Frayer said, “the #crypto market is actually far less democratic.”
I asked Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand if it bothers her that her staff trades crypto while she works on legislation that benefits the industry. “This is not a nanny state,” she said.
Profiled crypto’s favorite Democrat for @NYMag:
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According to #FEMA, more than 40% of #Flood claims occur outside designated high-risk flood zones.
#Insurance
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AI #Agents are a dream scenario for #SurveillancePricing
They get more #Data, more trust, more access, and even less responsibility.
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64% of Americans support restrictions on #Advertising ultra-processed #Foods to children, so why are we still letting #BigFood companies address the harms of food marketing to kids through voluntary action?
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Fraudulent ads are becoming more prevalent online. @ConsumerReports & @ConsumerFed teamed up on a model bill known as the SAFE Platforms Act to keep consumers safe and platforms accountable: advocacy.consumerreports.org…
“This innovative move highlights yet again that local and state #ConsumerProtection agencies are stepping up to protect consumers even while federal agencies aren’t and provides a roadmap for other regulators to do the same.” #ClicktoCancel #NYC
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Is this #Seller legitimate? Does this product really do what it claims? Will I be able to reach the seller if something goes wrong? #Technology, and in particular #AI, is making those questions increasingly difficult to answer. #ProductSafety
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