Tag: Consumer Protection
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From Mexico to Spain, a Backlash Against Influencers Is Growing. Could California Be Next? From Mexico to Spain, a Backlash Against Influencers Is Growing. Could California Be Next?
Culture August 5, 2026

From Mexico to Spain, a Backlash Against Influencers Is Growing. Could California Be Next?

From Spain’s new rules to growing skepticism in Mexico and Argentina, consumers ... more

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California Housing Reform Explained: What Renters Need to Know About Your Rights and New State Changes California Housing Reform Explained: What Renters Need to Know About Your Rights and New State Changes
Housing July 29, 2026

California Housing Reform Explained: What Renters Need to Know About Your Rights and New State Changes

A clear guide to California's latest housing reforms, explaining rent increase limits, ... more

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Appeals Court Orders Education Department to Continue Student Loan Forgiveness for More Than 500,000 Borrowers Appeals Court Orders Education Department to Continue Student Loan Forgiveness for More Than 500,000 Borrowers
Education July 21, 2026

Appeals Court Orders Education Department to Continue Student Loan Forgiveness for More Than 500,000 Borrowers

Ninth Circuit rejects government's attempt to delay relief under the landmark Sweet ... more

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Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers
California July 19, 2026

Single? Divorced? Widowed? California Auto Insurance Ruling Could Affect Millions of Latino Drivers

A California court decision involving marital status and auto insurance pricing has ... more

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DHS Expands Investigation Into Immigration Fraud DHS Expands Investigation Into Immigration Fraud
Immigration July 16, 2026

DHS Expands Investigation Into Immigration Fraud

FTC complaint data analyzed by ProPublica shows victims reported at least $94.4 ... more

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These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More
California July 1, 2026

These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More

Dozens of California laws are taking effect this summer, affecting schools, streaming ... more

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Consumer Alert June 26, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

As cleanup continues after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials warn residents ... more

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Migrants in the US must now watch out for AI, not just ICE Migrants in the US must now watch out for AI, not just ICE
Immigration June 17, 2026

Migrants in the US must now watch out for AI, not just ICE

Criminals are using artificial intelligence to impersonate real immigration attorneys, convincing vulnerable ... more

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California Investigates FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Changes That Left Fans Paying Thousands for Worse Seats California Investigates FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Changes That Left Fans Paying Thousands for Worse Seats
FYI May 27, 2026

California Investigates FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Changes That Left Fans Paying Thousands for Worse Seats

Attorney General Rob Bonta is scrutinizing FIFA’s ticketing practices after complaints that ... more

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Trump Mobile: The Phone That Vanished—Deposits Included Trump Mobile: The Phone That Vanished—Deposits Included
Technology May 13, 2026

Trump Mobile: The Phone That Vanished—Deposits Included

Customers who placed deposits for the Trump Mobile T1 phone say they ... more

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$100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks $100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks
Education February 18, 2026

$100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks

Restitution payments and $261 million in debt cancellation are reaching California borrowers ... more

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Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like
Consumer Alert February 5, 2026

Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like

Fake Apple ID alerts, browser pop-ups, and targeted spyware campaigns are becoming ... more

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