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Yonhap Infomax News<p>South Korea’s antitrust regulator is prioritizing the protection of Asiana Airlines customers as it reviews the proposed mileage program integration with Korean Air, demanding revisions to ensure fair value and redemption options for all members.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/YonhapInfomax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YonhapInfomax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/KFTC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KFTC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/KoreanAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KoreanAir</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AsianaAirlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AsianaAirlines</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MileageIntegration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MileageIntegration</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FinancialMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialMarkets</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Banking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Securities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Securities</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bonds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bonds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StockMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StockMarket</span></a> <br><a href="https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=73789" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV</span><span class="invisible">iew.html?idxno=73789</span></a></p>
Europe Says<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/2269573/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/2269573/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> First-Ever Ban on Surveillance Pricing Introduced in Congress <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Airlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Airlines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/congress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>congress</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DavidDayen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DavidDayen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Democrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Democrats</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalPrivacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalPrivacy</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/EconomicPolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EconomicPolicy</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economy</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/FederalTradeCommission" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FederalTradeCommission</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/GregCasar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GregCasar</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/labor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>labor</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/pricing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pricing</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/RebeccaKellySlaughter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RebeccaKellySlaughter</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/uber" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>uber</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>IVF giant Genea confirms sensitive patient health information on dark web<br>By Rhiana Whitson</p><p>Genea has confirmed sensitive medical information from IVF patients was stolen and published on the dark web following a cyber attack. Affected patients are demanding accountability.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/ivf-giant-genea-confirms-sensitive-patient-information-stolen/105562042" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/ivf</span><span class="invisible">-giant-genea-confirms-sensitive-patient-information-stolen/105562042</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/CyberCrime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberCrime</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/BusinessandIndustryRegulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessandIndustryRegulation</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/RhianaWhitson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RhianaWhitson</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>Warnings the superannuation system fails First Nations Australians<br>By Adelaide Miller</p><p>Research by consumer advocates has found discriminatory policies and rigid regulatory design prevent many First Nations people from accessing their own superannuation, years after the issue was highlighted at the banking royal commission.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/report-superannuation-access-issues-first-nations-australians/105557598" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/rep</span><span class="invisible">ort-superannuation-access-issues-first-nations-australians/105557598</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Superannuation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Superannuation</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/IndigenousAustralians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IndigenousAustralians</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/BusinessandIndustryRegulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessandIndustryRegulation</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/RetirementPlanning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetirementPlanning</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/AdelaideMiller" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AdelaideMiller</span></a></p>
Scamurai<p>🚨 Scam Alert for drivers! Scammers posing as the DMV are texting about fake overdue traffic tickets, threatening license suspension. Don't click links or pay! Just delete the text. Stay safe! 🚗💨 Report scams to your local authorities. 👉<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/07/text-about-overdue-traffic-ticket-probably-scam" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler</span><span class="invisible">ts/2025/07/text-about-overdue-traffic-ticket-probably-scam</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScamAlert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScamAlert</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StaySafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StaySafe</span></a></p>
Hacker News<p>EU commissioner shocked by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/20/eu-commissioner-shocked-dangerous-goods-sold-shein-temu" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/business/2025/</span><span class="invisible">jul/20/eu-commissioner-shocked-dangerous-goods-sold-shein-temu</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HackerNews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EUcommissioner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EUcommissioner</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Shein" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shein</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Temu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Temu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/dangerousgoods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dangerousgoods</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/consumerprotection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>consumerprotection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/online" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>online</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shopping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>shopping</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>Temu's big Aussie ad spend since US tariffs prompts new safety fears<br>By James Taylor</p><p>Analysts say Temu has more than doubled its monthly Australian ad spend in response to heavy US import tariffs, prompting fears of a new deluge of unsafe products after a girl was burnt when a jumper bought on the site caught alight last year.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-21/temu-doubles-advertising-spend-in-australia/105547184" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-21/tem</span><span class="invisible">u-doubles-advertising-spend-in-australia/105547184</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/OnlineShopping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OnlineShopping</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tariffs</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Trade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trade</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Advertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Advertising</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/OnlineSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OnlineSafety</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/JamesTaylor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JamesTaylor</span></a></p>
Europe Says<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/2256965/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/2256965/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Illinois cryptocurrency regulations await Pritzker’s approval | Illinois Politics <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Coinbase" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Coinbase</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/crypto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>crypto</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/cryptocurrency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cryptocurrency</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalAssetBusinesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalAssetBusinesses</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/JbPritzker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JbPritzker</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/LiveCustomerServicePortal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LiveCustomerServicePortal</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/MaximumWithdrawalFee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaximumWithdrawalFee</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/RegulatorySystem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RegulatorySystem</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TransactionLimits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransactionLimits</span></a></p>
PPC Land<p>FTC cracks down on false "Made in USA" claims across marketplaces: FTC targets Amazon, Walmart sellers while warning six companies for misleading origin claims across online platforms. <a href="https://ppc.land/ftc-cracks-down-on-false-made-in-usa-claims-across-marketplaces/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ppc.land/ftc-cracks-down-on-fa</span><span class="invisible">lse-made-in-usa-claims-across-marketplaces/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FTC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FTC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MadeInUSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MadeInUSA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OnlineShopping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OnlineShopping</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ecommerce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ecommerce</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>Qantas travellers' stranding in outback illegal in Europe, says expert<br>By Maddie Nixon</p><p>Passengers abandoned mid-flight in the outback highlight that Australian flyers have few rights.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-18/qantas-outback-flight-apology-aviation-consumer-law/105541236" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-18/qan</span><span class="invisible">tas-outback-flight-apology-aviation-consumer-law/105541236</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/AirTransportIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AirTransportIndustry</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/RegionalCommunities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RegionalCommunities</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/TravelandTourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TravelandTourism</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/MaddieNixon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaddieNixon</span></a></p>
Scamurai<p>🚨 Scam Alert! 🚨 If anyone claims to be a gov't agent asking you to buy &amp; deliver gold bars, it's a scam! They're trying to trick you into "protecting" your money. 🛑 Don't do it! Learn to spot &amp; avoid these scams. Stay alert! ➡️ <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/07/real-government-agents-arent-asking-you-buy-and-deliver-gold-bars" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler</span><span class="invisible">ts/2025/07/real-government-agents-arent-asking-you-buy-and-deliver-gold-bars</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScamAwareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScamAwareness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StaySafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StaySafe</span></a></p>
Yonhap Infomax News<p>BNK Financial Group has restructured its organization to address the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ relocation, strengthen regional finance, and accelerate AI-driven transformation, aligning with government policy and enhancing consumer protection.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/YonhapInfomax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YonhapInfomax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BNKFinancialGroup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BNKFinancialGroup</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OrganizationalRestructuring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OrganizationalRestructuring</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RegionalFinance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RegionalFinance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtificialIntelligence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ArtificialIntelligence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Economics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FinancialMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialMarkets</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Banking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Securities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Securities</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bonds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bonds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/StockMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StockMarket</span></a> <br><a href="https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=72350" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.infomaxai.com/news/articleV</span><span class="invisible">iew.html?idxno=72350</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Advice from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CFPB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CFPB</span></a> helped me to beat a bad debt that wasn't mine in court (I was my own lawyer). Armed with pertinent questions for the debt owner, I was able to prove that it wasn't my debt. But I wouldn't have been able to do it without that information (not without hiring a lawyer, which could end up costing more than the debt)!</p><p>Workers at the CFPB watch hopelessly as the GOP undoes their work</p><p>By KEN SWEET<br>Updated 7:27 AM EDT, July 15, 2025</p><p>NEW YORK (AP) — "The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But, in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months. CFPB employees say they essentially spend the workday sitting on their hands, forbidden from doing any work by directive from the White House.</p><p>"The bureau is supposed to be helping oversee the nation’s banks and financial services companies and taking enforcement action in case of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wrongdoing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wrongdoing</span></a>. Instead, the situation is Kafkaesque: the main function seems to be undoing the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rulemaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rulemaking</span></a> and law enforcement work that was done under previous administrations, including in President Donald Trump’s first term.</p><p>"American consumers can no longer look to the bureau for help when it comes to their checking account, credit card, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PaydayLoan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PaydayLoan</span></a>, auto loan or <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mortgage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mortgage</span></a>. Trump has neutered the watchdog, employees say, the culmination of a yearslong effort by Republicans who felt the agency often went overboard in its efforts."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://apnews.com/article/cfpb-vought-trump-rohit-chopra-banks-consumers-fef24aa0d7fdf46967df8041586743bd" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">apnews.com/article/cfpb-vought</span><span class="invisible">-trump-rohit-chopra-banks-consumers-fef24aa0d7fdf46967df8041586743bd</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TrumpSucks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TrumpSucks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CorporateColonialism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CorporateColonialism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PaydayLoanSharks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PaydayLoanSharks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Debt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Debt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IdentityTheft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IdentityTheft</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BankFees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BankFees</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CollectionAgencies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CollectionAgencies</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>Mental health insurance claims nearly double in five years<br>By Nassim Khadem</p><p>Experts say Australia is reaching a "tipping point" as mental health insurance claims surge, raising criticisms that super funds and insurers may be dragging out payouts for people with a mental illness.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-16/spike-in-mental-health-illness-claims-super-funds-delay-payouts/105531022" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-16/spi</span><span class="invisible">ke-in-mental-health-illness-claims-super-funds-delay-payouts/105531022</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Superannuation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Superannuation</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/FinancialServicesIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialServicesIndustry</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/BusinessandIndustryRegulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessandIndustryRegulation</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/FederalGovernment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FederalGovernment</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/MentalWellbeing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalWellbeing</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/NassimKhadem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NassimKhadem</span></a></p>
ABC Feeds<p>RBA wants to end card surcharges and save users $1.2b a year<br>By Stephanie Chalmers and Nassim Khadem</p><p>The central bank wants to end surcharging on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards from next July, following a review finding the system is outdated and retailers are charging blanket surcharges regardless of card type.</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/rba-credit-debit-merchant-surcharge-payment-cost-review/105530340" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/rba</span><span class="invisible">-credit-debit-merchant-surcharge-payment-cost-review/105530340</span></a></p><p><a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/Banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Banking</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ReserveBankOfAustralia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ReserveBankOfAustralia</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/RetailIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetailIndustry</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/SmallBusinesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SmallBusinesses</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/StephanieChalmers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StephanieChalmers</span></a> <a href="https://rssfeed.media/tags/NassimKhadem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NassimKhadem</span></a></p>
Scamurai<p>Beware of scammers posing as FEMA officials after disasters! They falsely offer grants or inspections for upfront fees. Remember, FEMA never charges for aid. Protect yourself: verify identities and never pay cash. Stay informed and vigilant! 🛡️ <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScamAlert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ScamAlert</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> Discover more: <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/07/spot-and-avoid-fema-impersonators" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler</span><span class="invisible">ts/2025/07/spot-and-avoid-fema-impersonators</span></a></p>
Scamurai<p>Beware new job scams! 🎯 Scammers target new hires via social media, posing as bosses to request money or data. 🕵️‍♂️ Stay safe: verify requests from your employer directly. 🚨 Protect yourself &amp; share this info! Stay informed: <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/07/new-job-how-spot-boss-imposter-scams" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler</span><span class="invisible">ts/2025/07/new-job-how-spot-boss-imposter-scams</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/JobScam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JobScam</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ImposterAlert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ImposterAlert</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a></p>
PPC Land<p>FTC distributes $409,000 in refunds to weight-loss supplement victims: Federal Trade Commission issues payments to 7,481 consumers harmed by Roca Labs marketing practices. <a href="https://ppc.land/ftc-distributes-409-000-in-refunds-to-weight-loss-supplement-victims/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ppc.land/ftc-distributes-409-0</span><span class="invisible">00-in-refunds-to-weight-loss-supplement-victims/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FTCRulings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FTCRulings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WeightLossSupplements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WeightLossSupplements</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FTCRefunds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FTCRefunds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RocaLabs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RocaLabs</span></a></p>
Scamurai<p>Veterans &amp; caregivers, beware! Scammers send fake VA letters claiming you owe money for benefit overpayments. Always check your VA.gov account for true info. Stay safe: never pay based on unsolicited messages or calls. 🛡️🧠 Questions? Contact VA directly. Spread the word! 📣 <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VeteranScam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VeteranScam</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BeVigilant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BeVigilant</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ConsumerProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConsumerProtection</span></a> <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/07/veterans-and-caregivers-recognize-va-benefits-overpayment-scams" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-aler</span><span class="invisible">ts/2025/07/veterans-and-caregivers-recognize-va-benefits-overpayment-scams</span></a></p>
somecanuckchick<p>Apparently, Tim Hortons is charging random prices for the same items, in St-Laurent vs Laval, QC... </p><p>I demand an explanation from Tim Hortons b/c there is nothing I see where it's a f*cking free-for-all, OR that there's been ANOTHER price increase in 2025. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/truthinadvertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>truthinadvertising</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/consumerprotection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>consumerprotection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/polQC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>polQC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/timhortons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>timhortons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/WTAF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WTAF</span></a></p>