What is #DEXIT or the accelerating exodus of major corporations from #Delaware as their state of incorporation, and how does it parallel to the Cola Wars? Find out in this exciting new opinion piece by @csfrayer.bsky.social

“Since its launch, the #CFPB has unrigged the economy, holding big #financial companies accountable, and delivering $21 billion in relief. With each rollback, the Trump CFPB has re-rigged our economy in favor of bad actors." @adamrust.bsky.social

The Consumer Federation of America last month filed a class action complaint against #Meta, alleging that it downplays the problem of online #Scams and exaggerates to users the steps it takes to crack down on scams.

"The general supply of global #petroleum is less available now than it was two months ago, and then when you layer on top of that the refinery issues, there is an even stronger incentive for #prices to go up." Full story here: www.post-gazette.com/news/transpo...

CFA’s 2026 Philip Hart Public Service Award recipient is New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner, @saalevine.bsky.social Registration TODAY for our 54th Annual Awards Celebration: consumerfed.org/events/award...

The #Senate Banking Committee will vote on a #Crypto bill, the #CLARITYAct, TOMORROW. Learn the top consumer and investor harms that would result from passage of this bill. @csfrayer.bsky.social consumerfed.org/in_the_media...

Consumer advocates bristle at the suggestion that an antiregulatory approach to #JunkFood is a wise idea. "Are they going to actually rock the boat to help reduce food marketing to #kids, for example? No, I’d be very surprised.”

NEW: Congressman @repcasar.bsky.social will deliver the opening keynote address on Wednesday, June 3rd at 9am at CFA's 60th Annual #Consumer Assembly! Register Today ⤵️ consumerfed.org/events/consu...

Ultra-processed #Foods make up a large share of what Americans eat, & they’re linked to real health harms. Healthy Eating Research convened an expert panel to develop clear, practical recommendations for identifying #UPFs Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️

The #CLARITYAct stablecoin yield “compromise” has a #Senate markup scheduled next week, but this amendment doesn’t prohibit yield on #Stablecoins, it codifies it! Learn more in our latest blog by @csfrayer.bsky.social ⤵️ consumerfed.org/clarity-act-...

"A bill passed in #Alaska, for example, that requires a #Cancer warning at the point of sale for #Alcohol retailers," Thomas Gremillion notes. "And a similar bill has been introduced in #Massachusetts."

"When they're talking to insurance companies, they're not talking about #housing; they're talking about how they can boost profits by getting cheap loans and investing it in higher-yielding assets," @sjccorn.bsky.social . "This is not what the government intended." #FHLBanks

"They’re going to sense that they shouldn't be filing complaints," says @adamrust.bsky.social, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America. "That’s the clear signal the bureau is trying to make." #CFPB

A report by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund and CFA evaluated 5 of #CharacterAI ’s popular #therapist and psychiatrist bots. It found that the bots falsely promised confidentiality, falsely claimed to be licensed therapists & amplified users’ negative beliefs. @benwinters.bsky.social

Rising Costs, Affordability, and a New Economic Reality for Consumers. New speakers and panelists have been added to CFA’s Consumer Assembly program ⤵️ consumerfed.org/events/consu... Check it out & register today!

The consumer watchdog group charged that #Meta promises users in DC that it is meaningfully fighting #Scams and removing scam content from its platform but instead has adopted policies and practices that it knows allow #ScamAdvertisements to proliferate. @usatoday.com @benwinters.bsky.social

“CFA strongly supports the filing of this lawsuit to protect #Pennsylvanians. This innovative approach reflects the necessity for governments to be all-hands-on-deck when enforcing their laws regardless of what #technology is used to break them.” @benwinters.bsky.social

We're thrilled this morning to see the PA gov enforce the law on this issue: www.pa.gov/governor/new... This practice of GAI chatbots repping themselves as licensed professionals is an obvious slam dunk opportunity for legislators and regulators

“What I hope is that #StateFarm recognizes that they have gone too far and that the Department of #Insurance recognizes that its responsibility is to Californians not to State Farm,” Douglas Heller, CFA’s Director of Insurance, told the Post.

Honored to have our CEO @susanweinstock.bsky.social join American Savings Education Council & @bipartisanpolicy.org to discuss #Technology: Innovation, Trust, and #Financial Decision-Making Full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnEQ...

“A #fintech might have consumer-friendly policies, but the best recourse for consumers encountering a problem would have been the #CFPB, which has been gutted by the current administration,” said @adamrust.bsky.social at the national nonprofit CFA

. @adamrust.bsky.social told FOX13 peer-to-peer payment apps can be convenient, but it can be harder to resolve disputes. Full story here: www.fox13memphis.com/news/memphis...

Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion EVERY YEAR to online #Scams Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2026/04/29/r... @benwinters.bsky.social @investigatetv.com

Decentralized finance, or #DeFi, refers to #crypto -based financial services platforms that, in theory, take all of the traditional operations of a big bank and move them onto the blockchain but, “What it has become useful for is money laundering and illicit financing.” @csfrayer.bsky.social

First and foremost, talk to your #mortgage servicer, said @sjccorn.bsky.social. Find out whether you qualify for a property tax exemption. Many have programs that help reduce costs for owner-occupants, for elderly #homeowners and those with special needs or disabilities. @usatoday.com

“The new plan will further compromise an agency already struggling to fulfill its consumer protection mission.” Find out what the “reorganization” of the Food Safety and Inspection Service Agency means for your #FoodSafety in our latest blog. #FSIS

Credit-based #insurance scores are “extremely unfair,” DeLong said. “It results in people paying much higher premiums and makes insurance expensive or unaffordable for a lot of people.”

"Some surveys report that most Americans think that their #HomeInsurance covers #Floods, but flood insurance is excluded from home insurance in the US," Heller said. That the risk will only go up as #ClimateChange increases the risk of flooding.

The Federal Home Loan Bank System #FHLBank can and should do much more to tackle our #housing crisis. Learn more in CFA's latest blog by @sjccorn.bsky.social #AffordableHousing

"As Americans lose more and more money to online #Scams, #Meta has consistently chosen to prioritize profit over the safety of their users," @benwinters.bsky.social, Director of AI and Data Privacy at CFA Full Story Here: www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-la...

On this #EarthDay, consider these very small steps you can take to reduce your #Energy costs. Save money and save the planet!

🚨 LAWSUIT: Today, Tech Justice Law and Tycko & Zavareei filed a class action lawsuit against Meta on behalf of @consumerfed.bsky.social and Washington D.C. consumers. It’s time to hold Meta accountable for deceiving Meta users about pervasive scam advertising, all while knowingly profiting from it.

The nonprofit Consumer Federation of America filed a lawsuit against #Meta, alleging that the way the social networking giant handles #scammers on its platforms violates Washington, DC’s consumer protection laws. Full story here: www.wired.com/story/meta-i... @wired.com @benwinters.bsky.social

NEW: we @consumerfed.bsky.social are suing Meta in DC for knowingly facilitating massive scam losses through ads and misleading consumers about what they're doing to stop it www.wired.com/story/meta-i... thanks to @tyckozavareei.bsky.social @techjusticelaw.bsky.social for repping us.

Fraudulent #insurance claims filed without verification show that database vulnerabilities could impact premiums @investigatetv.com Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2026/04/18/d...

The organizations argued that the rise in #PocketListings is a growing risk to first-time, low-income and Black #homebuyers that “cannot be ignored.” @naturbanleague.bsky.social @sjccorn.bsky.social

The #CFPB Complaint Database is an essential tool. Efforts to eliminate it run counter to #Congress ’s expressed objectives and to the needs of all consumers of financial services. #DefendCFPB @consumeraction.bsky.social

Realtor commision rules changed over one year ago -- but what changed for first-time homebuyers? Read about stable commisions, the rise of #pocketlistings, and other top #housing challenges in our new @consumerfed.bsky.social report with the National Urban League. consumerfed.org/reports/esca...

“ #TaxDay is stressful enough, without worrying about being upsold, misled, or having your #data used in ways you’d never imagine,” CFA Director of AI & Privacy @benwinters.bsky.social

Insurance companies use your #CreditScore to unfairly charge you higher #AutoInsurance premiums, even if you have a perfect driving record. Tell the #Texas Department of #Insurance to: "Ban The Use of Credit Scores in Auto Insurance" 👇

“The policies are all bent towards either serving industry or, worse, benefiting companies that Trump and his family have enormous financial interest in.” @csfrayer.bsky.social, director of investor protection at CFA.

Why are private equity companies gobbling up taxpayer-subsidized housing loans? New blog from @consumerfed.bsky.social and UFCW: we expose how firms like Apollo and Blue Owl are using the FHLBank System’s cheap funding for high-risk private credit. consumerfed.org/private-equi...

Scammers cost Americans billions of dollars each year, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America. Those same #scammers continue to evolve around global events. Full story here: www.wilx.com/2026/04/04/s...

" #HomeInsurance premiums in the state increased by almost $1,000 between 2021 and 2024, according to a report by the Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit built around advancing consumer interests." dailynorthwestern.com/2026/04/09/c...

"#Meta is profiting from the harm AGs are warning about at the expense of consumers who are suffering the financial and emotional consequences. We encourage AGs to hold Meta accountable for facilitating and profiting from #scam ads.” @benwinters.bsky.social consumerfed.org/press_releas...

Registration for Consumer Assembly is now OPEN! Join us on June 3 & 4 in Washington, DC for panel discussions, fireside chats, keynote addresses, and networking opportunities at CFA's cornerstone conference. consumerfed.org/events/consu...

“Reducing the budget of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will only worsen our nation’s dire #HousingCrisis.” @sjccorn.bsky.social www.scotsmanguide.com/news/white-h...

Last week, #California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced AB 2244, which would create a state certification program for foods that are not #ultraprocessed. Read our latest #blog to learn why the new bill has the potential to revolutionize American diets. consumerfed.org/a-bold-propo...

“It tells you everything you need to know that this #CFTC has now brought legal action against more state regulators than it has against #PredictionMarket operators.” @csfrayer.bsky.social

As @csfrayer.bsky.social, director of investor protection at CFA put it, “quantitative #data is one of the last bastions of objective truth” that serves to “ground us in a shared reality.” That bastion is looking shaky.