CFC in the news: FTC proposes new rule to ban junk fees, offer transparent pricing
ABC 7 || Story by Michael Finney SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Buy a ticket to nearly any sporting event and you could be hit with junk fees. Complaints about add-on fees for concerts are legendary. Many San Francisco restaurants charge add-on fees that are only disclosed on the … Read More ›
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA STATEMENT ON PROPOSED FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) RULE BANNING JUNK FEES
“Simple, elegant and groundbreaking” says CFC Executive Director For Immediate Release; October 11, 2023 Sacramento, CA – Consumer Federation of California (CFC) Executive Director Robert Herrell today issued the following statement in response to the FTC’s proposed rule banning junk and hidden fees: “CFC strongly supports the simple, … Read More ›
As Sam Bankman-Fried fraud trial begins, Governor Newsom can act right now to protect California consumers in crypto
Two Bills on Governor’s Desk Would License & Regulate Crypto and “Crypto Kiosks” to Help Protect Consumers from Scams and Rip-Offs For Immediate Release || Wednesday, October 4, 2023 SACRAMENTO, CA – As the federal fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried began in New York, the Consumer … Read More ›
Key Consumer Protection Bills Head to Governor
Consumer Federation of California Shepherds Vital Protections for California Consumers to Curb Crypto Scams, Attack Hidden/Junk Fees, and Enhance Privacy For Immediate Release || Friday, September 15, 2023 Sacramento, CA September 15, 2023 – As the California State Legislature finalized its legislative actions for the year, final … Read More ›
Consumer groups ask CA governor to halt insurance industry discussions, say they’ve been left out
CFC in the News || By Michael Finney || ABC 7 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — Information floating around Sacramento points to an industry push for a major change in California’s insurance regulations. “Rumors are abundant, but the thread through all of this is the consumer groups — we … Read More ›
Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift ticket debacle set off huge fan outrage, but state and federal governments aren’t making expected reforms
CFC in the News || When thousands of fans couldn’t get tickets for megastar Taylor Swift’s summer stadium tour, some diehards paid upwards of 70 times face value to see their favorite artist in person — an outrage that prompted Congressional hearings and bills in state legislatures to better protect consumers. Read the … Read More ›
California lawmakers act after Taylor Swift ticket fiasco. Ticketmaster tries to shake it off.
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Consumer Federation of California’s 2023 Policy Agenda
CFC is sponsoring or co-sponsoring the following 7 bills in the current legislative session: CFC-Sponsored Six-Bill Junk Fees Package A multi-bill package sponsored by CFC and a wide range of consumer and small business organizations to crack down on so-called “junk fees.” CFC has worked on this … Read More ›
CFC Sponsors Bill in CA Legislature to Protect Consumers by Licensing and Regulating Crypto Companies
2022 Bill Vetoed by Gov. Newsom: Then Crypto Crashed, Leaving Consumers Holding the Bag For Immediate Release: Monday, January 30, 2023 SACRAMENTO – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) will attempt a second time to make the cryptocurrency industry follow common sense consumer protections by sponsoring a … Read More ›
Google agrees to pay nearly $392 million in a record privacy settlement
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Consumer Federation of California 2022 General Election Endorsements in Key California Races
With the 2022 General Election season voting deadline coming up, the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) wanted to provide to you, our CFC supporters, our recommendations for key races that may be on your ballot. When looking at races in the California State Legislature, CFC focused on … Read More ›