National Association of Consumer Advocates

12/06/2024

WATCH: In its largest settlement ever, the CFPB is returning $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers scammed by a group of predatory credit repair companies. Thank you to the CFPB as always for its incredible work on behalf of consumers!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers charged illegal advance fees or subjected to allegedly ...

11/09/2023

Watch now: Brian Tyler Cohen lays out how unfair forced arbitration is for consumers. So unfair that you're more likely to be struck by lightning than win against a corporation in private arbitration.

Take a stand against forced arbitratioon by signing the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/urge-the-cfpb-to-stop-forced-arbitration-fine-print-traps-now
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g_LhBC_yYfo

04/17/2023

There's still time to register for Spring Training! To learn more and register: https://www.consumeradvocates.org/training-events/naca-spring-training/

03/31/2023

The early-bird rates for Spring Training ends TONIGHT! If you haven't already registered for the conference, don’t miss your chance to take advantage of the discounted rates! Act now to save $100 on Spring Training registration and enjoy lower pricing for workshops and events.

Don’t miss out on the three tracks—FCRA, FDCPA, and the Business of Consumer Law—that allow you to follow your interest or need. It’s like having three subject matter conferences in one place. For more information, or to register, go to https://www.consumeradvocates.org/training-events/naca-spring-training/auto-practicum/

03/29/2023

Hotel rooms are filling up quickly for the Spring Training with most of the conference hotel block at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans already booked. There are a few rooms available, but they will sell out. You can check availability at: https://book.passkey.com/event/50458056/owner/116/home?utm_campaign=290716109. You must book by April 4.

If you don’t have your hotel, don’t worry. We have negotiated a low rate of $189 for Monday through Thursday at the Wyndham New Orleans – French Quarter, which is a five-minute walk from the conference hotel. Friday night is available for only $299! There is a two-night minimum. You can secure your hotel room at: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/hr/naca-and-nclc-spring-conference. You must book by April 17.

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09/27/2022

New from the blog: we take a closer look at what the FTC's proposed rule to clean up the auto market would actually do and what it wouldn't.

Used and new car prices have reached perilous new highs within the past two years. Car dealers are taking advantage of the limited supply…

09/15/2022

NACA has joined over 100 public interest groups calling on the CFPB to take action on forced arbitration once again.

"“The CFPB should act now to remove the chokehold of forced arbitration and class action bans which stands in the way of consumers seeking remedies..." - Christine Hines, NACA Legislative Director

September 14, 2022 Washington – Over 100 consumer, civil rights, and labor groups today called on CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to exercise the agency’s authority to limit forced arbitration clauses, which are commonly buried in the fine print of consumer financial contracts to eliminate the rights...

08/22/2022

New from the blog: Consumer Federation of America joins us for the final part of our blog series on the FTC's auto dealer rule. In Part 4, we take a closer look at how FTC is proposing to crack down on misleading monthly payment figures.

By Christine Hines (NACA) and Erin Witte (Consumer Federation of America)

08/16/2022

New from the blog: Consumer Federation of America joins us for part three of our blog series on the FTC's proposed auto dealer rule. This time, we dive into the proposal's advertising and price disclosure requirements.

By Erin Witte (Consumer Federation of America) and Christine Hines (NACA)

08/03/2022

New from the blog: Dishonest car dealers have been profiting for years at consumers' expense. Now, FTC is taking action to rein in the worst abuses in the auto marketplace.

Fact: the inflation rate hit 9.1% in June 2022, the highest it’s been in over 40 years.

07/28/2022

New from the blog: Consumer Federation of America joins us to walk you through what you need to know about the FTC's proposed auto dealer rule and yo-yo financing.

By Christine Hines (NACA) and Erin Witte (Consumer Federation of America)