A recent lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina is spotlighting risks businesses face when using prerecorded telemarketing messages without proper consent. The case, Toledo v. QuoteWizard.com, LLC, 3:2025CV00949 (W.D.N.C. 11.24.25) alleges that ...

Despite monthly swings, all numbers remain elevated year-to-date. The latest WebRecon data shows a familiar pattern of fluctuation in consumer claims and complaints, with sharp differences in federal laws. After months of elevated numbers, in October, TCPA cases declined by ...

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling nearly $15.3 million to consumers who were affected by deceptively marketed antivirus software from Avast. In February 2024, the FTC alleged that Avast used its browser extensions and antivirus software to collect, ...

DERG Credit Union is celebrating the launch of Greenify, a new national green loan initiative designed to help credit union members access affordable finance for home energy upgrades and sustainable transport solutions. Greenify loans are available for energy-efficient home improvements, ...

More Canadians are missing payments on non-mortgage debts, according to Equifax Canada’s latest report covering the third quarter of 2025.​ Key Findings The 90+ day delinquency rate for non-mortgage debts reached 1.63 percent, representing a 14 percent increase compared to ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Credit, the first Marketplace that embeds firm, one-click credit offers into everyday digital experiences, is calling on credit unions to take an active role in rebuilding consumer confidence in 2026. Credit unions can bridge the gap ...

AdelFi Credit Union, the eighth-largest credit union based in Orange County, has merged with Christian Community Credit Union of San Dimas in the San Gabriel Valley. The union, effective this week, creates the nation’s largest faith-based credit union. AdelFi began ...

In a clear indication of the growing discontent among borrowers over inaccuracies in credit reports, complaints against credit information companies have risen almost four-fold in three years, The Times of India reported on December 2. The sharp jump comes even ...

Payment volumes are still growing but are decelerating as consumer spending softens and recession risks remain elevated, especially in the U.S. The payments industry looks resilient versus the broader economy, yet investors are increasingly worried that weaker consumer activity and ...