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US Consumer Protection Watchdog Chopra Says He Has Left Role
Rohit Chopra said he’s in no longer head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the US consumer-protection regulator. “This letter confirms that...
bloomberg.com - 30+ days ago

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Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
A new report from Visa sheds light on emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, which have included new twists on old tactics for defrauding victims. Visa's "State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report" found that there has been a resurgence in physical theft in the last six months,...
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