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Post by @mamoru · 1 image 💬 4  🔁 1426  ❤️ 899 · 🇺🇸CPSC warning: best buy refusing to recall exploding pressure cooker; severe injuries reported, multiple lawsuits ongoing🇺🇸 · this whole situation is disgusting. even for…

oh geeze, a refused recall on a brand of pressure cooker sold at best buy.
www.tumblr.com/mamoru/80950... #pressurecooker #consumerprotection #pleasejustgetridofitifyouhaveoneofthese #theyEXPLODE

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I hope the @nysenate.bsky.social considers our observations about Senate Bill S7263 and amends the bill prior to passing the bill. #ConsumerProtection #ArtificialIntelligence

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Commission renews eBet (EBIT) ADW license with condition: staff must approve any new wagering URLs The commission renewed eBet Technologies' annual ADW license for March 16, 2026–March 15, 2027, but required the company to notify Executive Secretary Amanda Benton and obtain staff approval before any new websites or URLs accept wagers in Washington.

eBet Technologies faces a critical challenge as their wagering numbers plummet, prompting the Washington Horse Racing Commission to impose strict conditions on their future operations.

Learn more here

#WA #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #AffiliateManagement

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Ever waited 45 minutes on hold just to hear
“Your call is very important to us”?
Yeah… we didn’t believe them either.
That’s why Grievance-It exists.
Expose the nonsense.
Because bad service deserves a paper trail.
👉 grievance-it.com
#GrievanceIt #ConsumerProtection

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The CreditFixxr Infiltration: Jeff & Lucia's Partner Fraud Khabir spent two and a half years building CreditFixxr from scratch. By August 2022 he had launched a legitimate GoHighLevel-based software platform serving 790 active credit repair companies. Then Je...

A woman reported a man physically grabbing women at industry events. The response from a senior MFSN executive:
"That sounds like a police and husband matter."
Read more: www.credlocity.com/post/ninja-files-creditfixxr-infiltration-jeff-lucia-fraud
#CreditRepair #ConsumerProtection #TheNinjaFiles

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Ignoring a creditor lawsuit is never a strategy that should be considered. Instead, take steps to protect your bank accounts from getting "frozen."

Learn how to protect your Social Security income. 👇

#ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #bankruptcyblog #SocialSecurity

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Adobe pays $75 million to settle US subscriber cancellation lawsuit Adobe pays $75M to DOJ and provides $75M in free services to settle allegations of hidden cancellation fees and complex subscription processes.

Adobe pays $75 million to settle US subscriber cancellation lawsuit

#Adobe #ConsumerProtection #Subscriptions #DOJ #AusNews

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World Consumer Rights Day 2026: Theme, History & Rights History, theme, and core meaning of World Consumer Rights Day. Learn your 8 basic consumer rights to shop safely and avoid online scams today!

World Consumer Rights Day Explained: History, Theme, and Why It Matters #ConsumerRights #consumerawareness #ConsumerProtection #WorldConsumerRightsDay #consumerbehavior #ConsumerAlert #consumersafety #johnfkennedy www.gsnsp.com/world-consum...

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Committee gives due‑pass to bill exposing attorney general to damages after dismissed nuisance suits House Bill 2167, which would make the attorney general liable for damages (including treble damages paid from the AG's operating budget) when a public‑nuisance or consumer‑fraud action is dismissed or found meritless, received a due‑pass recommendation after debate.

A contentious new bill could put Arizona's Attorney General on the hook for hefty damages in dismissed nuisance cases, raising alarms about legislative overreach.

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#AZ #ConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal #LegislativeOversight #ArizonaAttorneyGeneral #PublicNuisance

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Senate panel advances amended HB 4852 to clarify food‑additive rules, adds exemptions for soft drinks and local manufacturers A Senate committee adopted a strike‑and‑insert to clarify West Virginia’s food and color additive law, retained the list of banned additives, added carve‑outs for bottled soft drinks and some local manufacturers, rejected an FDA‑trigger amendment, and voted to report the bill to the full Senate.

West Virginia's Senate committee just advanced a pivotal bill that could reshape food additive regulations, sparking fierce debate over consumer costs and public health.

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#WV #ConsumerProtection #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryReform #WestVirginiaFoodAdditives

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Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles New wave of publishing fraud mimics lonely hearts swindles of old – swapping promises of true love for the fantasy of literary acclaim. And the wooing process is now fully automated

Here’s a great article describing a new twist on publishing scams. Authors should always take care before paying out any money for marketing or publishing contracts #consumerprotection #publishing www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...

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Freezing Wisconsin’s Utility Rates: Barnes’ Plan Explained - Cozzy Energy Solutions Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes has announced a plan, dubbed “Freeze The Rates,” aimed at controlling utility costs for Wisconsin residents. The proposal targets utility companies and seeks to prevent further rate increases. Barnes stated that Wisconsin’s utility monopolies are achieving high profit margins while consumer bills are rising, alleging manipulation of the system to benefit

Freezing Wisconsin's Utility Rates: Barnes' Plan Explained #MISO #WisconsinEnergy #UtilityRates #FreezeTheRates #UtilityProfits #ConsumerProtection

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Consumer protection – Free Legal help and advice | European Consumer Centers Network

@fabio There is a lot more e.g.:

www.youtube.com/playlist

Don't forget to exercise your EU rights by contacting your EU country's ECC:

https://www.eccnet.eu

#EU #Europe #ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #Refund #Dispute #ECC #EuropeanUnion

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Committee endorses measure to require RUCO to intervene in very large residential rate increases, members press for funding House Bill 2113 would require the Residential Utility Consumer Office to intervene in rate cases where a residential customer's proposed increase is 100% or more; RUCO told the committee the office could handle more cases only with added staff and funding; committee gave bill a due-pass recommendation with discussion about adding appropriations.

A new bill aims to empower the Residential Utility Consumer Office to fight against shocking rate hikes for Arizona residents, but can they handle the added burden without more funding?

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #FiscalAccountability #ArizonaResidents

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Repeal of STRIDE prompts clash over safety, rates and pace of pipe replacement Delegate Dylan Baylor's HB 12-53 would repeal Maryland's STRIDE accelerated cost-recovery for gas-infrastructure replacement. Consumer advocates and cities urged repeal citing rising delivery rates; utilities, PHMSA officials and unions warned repeal would slow removal of leak-prone materials and reduce safety.

Delegate Dylan Baylor's push to repeal the STRIDE program is igniting a fierce debate over rising utility rates and public safety in Maryland.

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#MD #EnergyPolicy #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #MarylandUtilities #InfrastructureSafety

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Last month, I posted this brief video about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Now, ProPublica has posted that more "mistakes" are being left on consumers' credit reports!

#Project2025 #CFPB #ConsumerProtection #ProPublica

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Heated committee hearing on veterans bill: VFW warns of federal conflict while industry groups back transparency reforms Senate Bill 215 would amend the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add consumer protections for veterans using paid benefit-assistance services; supporters said it increases transparency and preserves choice while the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged rejection, arguing sections could conflict with federal law and cited a recent court decision striking a similar Louisiana law.

Michigan's Senate Bill 215 is stirring controversy as it aims to protect veterans from exploitation while igniting a fierce debate over potential conflicts with federal law.

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#MI #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #VeteranAssistance

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House approves a slate of bills on telehealth, local districts, infrastructure and more On 03/06/2026 the Missouri House approved multiple committee substitutes and perfected a wide range of bills including measures on telehealth licensure, entertainment districts, assessment caps, refinements to school-employee training, and consumer protections; several contentious items and amendments were recorded by roll call.

The Missouri House made waves by passing critical bills on telehealth, local governance, and infrastructure, setting the stage for significant policy changes.

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#MO #MissouriPublicPolicy #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #InfrastructureDevelopment #TelehealthAccess

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Senate passes HB 945 after floor fight over 'debanking' amendment After extensive debate and multiple floor amendments, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 945 — a 40‑page banking and finance cleanup measure addressing transaction holds for suspected financial exploitation, virtual currency kiosk rules, and tighter oversight of litigation financing. A high-profile amendment to restrict alleged "debanking" was defeated before the bill passed 50–0.

The Georgia Senate has passed a sweeping banking bill that aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation while stirring up heated debate over controversial amendments.

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#GA #DigitalCurrencies #GeorgiaBanking #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #FinancialRegulation

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It's March 11, 2026 and this is what we found on HCRA's
web-site today - an expired term for their board chair, Terence Young.

Ontario's consumers are hoping for a new board chair who prioritizes consumer protection.

#onpoli #consumerprotection

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#AI #Deepfakes #RomanceScams #OnlineDating #Cybercrime #FraudPrevention #DigitalIdentity #Disinformation #TrustAndSafety #AIGovernance #SocialEngineering #ConsumerProtection #seikouri #chatbotsbehavingbadly

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Committee hears bills to let Minnesota institutions offer digital‑asset custody; discussion leaves measure laid over Senate File 3794 would let banks and credit unions offer custody services for digital assets under Department of Commerce oversight; the committee heard industry, credit‑union and commerce testimony and laid the bill over for further review amid questions about insurance, balance‑sheet treatment and consumer disclosures.

Minnesota is on the brink of a digital finance revolution as a new bill aims to empower banks and credit unions to safeguard your digital assets—could this transform how we manage our money?

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#MN #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #RegulatoryInnovation

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Find the tool and instructions on how to use it here 👉 buff.ly/75dxdSa

#ConsumerProtection #EnvironmentalProtection #Cosmetics

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Committee hears debate on bill narrowing B&O tax exemption for insurance affiliates The Ways and Means Committee heard briefing and competing testimony on Engrossed House Bill 2,487, which would limit a longstanding B&O tax exemption so only insurers that pay the premium tax qualify; witnesses clashed over retroactivity, fiscal estimates and potential premium impacts.

A heated debate in Washington's Ways and Means Committee has emerged over House Bill 2,487, which seeks to limit a tax exemption for insurance affiliates, raising concerns about potential premium hikes and fiscal fairness.

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#WA #ConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal

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Committee hears HB 324 to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks amid rising fraud complaints Bill sponsor staff and invited witnesses told the House Judiciary Committee HB 324 would require kiosk licensing/registration, quarterly reporting, refund rights, receipts with transaction hashes, KYC, fraud warnings, transaction limits and penalties; AARP and state regulators presented data showing rising IC3 complaints and numerous kiosk locations in Alaska. Public testimony and regulators urged provisions to aid investigations and protect older adults.

Alaska is taking a stand against rising crypto kiosk fraud with House Bill 324, designed to protect consumers and empower law enforcement!

Learn more here!

#AK #FraudPrevention #CitizenPortal #ElderlySafety #AlaskaCryptoKiosks #ConsumerProtection

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Cannabis regulators ask for $32.9M to expand testing, enforcement and public education after fraud findings The Cannabis Control Commission told the joint committee the regulated market is a major revenue source but the agency remains underfunded. Commissioners highlighted testing fraud investigations, proposed a state confirmatory laboratory and a secret-shopper program, and requested $32.9 million to bolster enforcement and public health work tied to a growing retail market.

Massachusetts cannabis regulators are calling for $32.9 million to combat testing fraud and ensure public safety in a booming market that has already generated over $1.65 billion in sales!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryEnforcement #PublicHealth #ConsumerProtection

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Carlsbad subcommittee unanimously backs a package of state bills on fentanyl penalties, e‑bike rules and homelessness funding The Legislative Subcommittee voted unanimously to support a group of state bills including AB1667 (add distribution of fentanyl to a minor as a serious felony), AB2284 (CHP list of noncompliant e‑bike products), AB2346 (speedometer requirement), SB1167 (e‑bike classification), AB1708 (HAP funding access for smaller jurisdictions) and related items; motion moved by Councilmember Burkholder and seconded by the chair.

Carlsbad's Legislative Subcommittee just made waves by unanimously backing crucial state bills targeting fentanyl penalties, e-bike safety, and homelessness funding!

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#CarlsbadSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #PublicSafety #HomelessnessFunding

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Wood County sheriff recounts seizing kiosk cash as he urges passage of crypto-ATM rules Wood County Sheriff Sean Becker told lawmakers he and local investigators used search warrants to seize cash from cryptocurrency kiosks, returned money to victims and shared warrant templates statewide as Assembly Bill 968 passed; Becker said the Senate was expected to act soon.

Sheriff Sean Becker reveals how local investigators seized cash from unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks to protect scam victims, urging lawmakers to step up regulations before more lives are ruined.

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#WisconsinRapidsWoodCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection

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Ashes Stolen from Doorstep: Who Bears the Cost of Grief? Sydney family's mother's ashes stolen after courier left them unattended on doorstep despite explicit request for hand-delivery.

Ashes Stolen from Doorstep: Who Bears the Cost of Grief?

#AusNews #FuneralServices #ConsumerProtection #Sydney

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-10-ashes...

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Commission unveils new AI tool to fight agri-food alerts and food fraud The European Commission has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, TraceMap, to accelerate the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and foodborne disease outbreaks across the EU.

New #AI platform #TraceMap will accelerate the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and foodborne disease outbreaks in the EU. This new tool will reinforce consumer safety and identify links between operators and consignments. ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #consumerprotection #FoodSafety

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