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Consumer-finance watchdog probes overdraft fees
The government's new consumer-watchdog agency is launching a probe into costly overdraft fees charged by big banks.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday that it will ask banks for information ...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:40:46 -0800

U.S. consumer agency to examine bank overdraft fees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing a crackdown on checking account overdraft fees charged by banks, saying the charges can "inflict serious economic harm" on consumers. The agency said on Wednesday that it will begin collecting information to determine if banks are manipulating the system to goose fees and whether they are making it clear to ...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:30:31 -0800

Consumer group files FTC complaint against Google
From Google's privacy policy change to Google overriding browser default settings, the FTC is getting an earful from privacy groups and lawmakers.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:33:51 -0800

New consumer finance agency probes overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is launching a probe into overdraft fees charged by big banks, announcing Wednesday it will ask banks for information about how the fees affect consumers, how overdraft protection is marketed and what information consumers receiv

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:18:21 -0800

Consumer Inquiry Focuses on Bank Overdraft Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it would look into whether banks misled customers about the fees.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:54:15 -0800