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☆ Helene aftermath: Here's how to avoid being a victim of post-storm scams
  + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
A van flows in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28 in Asheville, North Carolina. States affected by Hurricane Helene are warning residents to watch for the risks of scams in the aftermath of the storm, including price gouging. Price gouging happens when there is an excessive increase in prices charged for goods and services, and it often happens during emergencies or disasters. Normal price fluctuations are not price gouging, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said in a recent announcement. The terms of established price gouging protections vary from state to state.
Persons: Hurricane Helene, Josh Stein, Stein, there's, Helene, Tennessee —, Alan Wilson, Teresa Murray, Murray, Price Organizations: North Carolina, CNBC, Finance, Port, South Carolina, . Public Interest Research Locations: Hurricane, Asheville , North Carolina, States, Florida , Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee
☆ H&R Block used deceptive marketing and unfairly deleted tax filer data, FTC complaint alleges
  + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +3 min
An H & R Block tax preparation office is seen on Flatbush Avenue on February 06, 2024 in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City. H&R Block marketed free products to many consumers who didn't qualify and made it difficult to downgrade, according to the complaint. "H&R Block allows consumers to downgrade to a less expensive DIY product via multiple mechanisms while ensuring the preparation of accurate tax returns." FTC banned 'deceptive advertising' from IntuitThis is the second FTC action against tax filing software providers in recent history. Other free tax filing optionsMeanwhile, consumers have several free tax filing options this season, including a Direct File pilot via the IRS, which will offer limited free filing for certain taxpayers in 12 states by mid-March.
Persons: Michael M, Samuel Levine, Dara Redler, Ed Mierzwinski, PIRG Organizations: Santiago, Getty, Intuit, Federal Trade Commission, Block, Consumer Protection, U.S . Public Interest Research, FTC, IRS Locations: Flatbush, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, FTC's
☆ Federal Trade Commission bans 'deceptive advertising' for free filing from TurboTax maker Intuit
  + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +1 min
As the opening of tax season approaches, the Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on "deceptive advertising" from Intuit , maker of tax filing software TurboTax. The FTC on Monday upheld a September ruling that found Intuit violated federal law by marketing free TurboTax software to filers who were not eligible, and were upgraded to deluxe and premium products, according to the opinion. The Commission's final order bans Intuit from advertising "free" services unless all filers can use the free software or the company "clearly and conspicuously" discloses eligibility. In May 2022, Intuit entered a multistate agreement to pay $141 million to lower-income Americans who wrongly paid for using the "TurboTax Free Edition" of its software. The agreement affected 4.4 million customers and the settlement began in May 2023.
Persons: Ed Mierzwinski Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, Intuit, Finance, FTC, U.S . Public Interest Research Locations: America
☆ What parents need to know about P2P payment apps as Venmo adds teen account
  + stars: | 2023-05-23 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +3 min
Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesApps are 'convenient,' but woes can be 'difficult to fix'Peer-to-peer payment apps, also known as P2P apps, are widely in use throughout the U.S. Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, urges caution when using P2P apps. "There are real consequences if something goes wrong," she said. watch now"People use these P2P apps because they're convenient and they're easy," Murray said. Talk to your teens about moneyAs your teen learns about budgeting and payment apps, experts urge parents, it's important to discuss these topics with them at home.
Persons: Teresa Murray, PIRG, Murray, LendingTree, scammers, Desiree Kaul Organizations: Maskot, Getty, Consumer Reports, U.S . Public Interest Research, Consumer Financial, PayPal, CNBC Locations: U.S, Satellite Beach , Florida
☆ Colorado passes first US right to repair legislation for farmers
  + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Bianca Flowers | Thomson Reuters | Bianca Flowers Is An Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist Based In Chicago Where She Reports On The Backbone Of The U.S. Labor Market. She Covers Agriculture | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
The Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act passed 46-14 in Colorado's Senate late on Tuesday, after winning approval in the state House of Representatives in February. The bill garnered bipartisan support as farmers grew increasingly frustrated with costly repairs and inflated input prices denting their profits. Colorado's legislation would mandate farm machinery manufacturers like Deere and rival CNH Industrial (CNHI.MI) to provide farmers with diagnostic tools, software documents, and repair manuals starting Jan 1. State lawmakers are pushing right to repair legislation even though Deere and CNH signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation to allow farmers to fix their equipment, or go to a third-party repair shop. The agreement does not give farmers total access for repairs, said Kevin O'Reilly, director for the campaign of right to repair at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
☆ Here's how to avoid buying a flood-damaged car following Hurricane Ian
  + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +3 min
Sean Rayford | Getty ImagesIf you're planning to shop for a used car in the next few months, be sure to check for flood damage before signing on the dotted line. Flooded cars are 'rotting from the inside out'Floodwaters can destroy — sometimes slowly — electronics, lubricants and mechanical systems in vehicles. Not all titles will reflect flood damageThat's because not all flooded cars are recorded as such unless an insurance company is involved. Reselling them to consumers can get on the right side of the law if the title discloses the flood damage. So, with no insurance company involvement there may not be any official record of the flood damage.
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