http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sitemason Content Management System http://www.sitemason.com/ WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued an advisory today that provides advice to help prevent borrowers from becoming victims of foreclosure rescue scams. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=56883 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=56883 Mon, 19 May 2008 08:09:00 CST Consumer Information This Halloween, the American Bankers Association is urging consumers to follow some simple steps to "PASS" on identity theft. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=52285 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=52285 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:27:00 CST Consumer Information The Internal Revenue Service yesterday warned consumers about an E-mail scam that falsely promises recipients $80 for participating in an online customer satisfaction survey. The IRS is referenced in the E-mail's "from" and "subject" lines, and the survey form features the IRS logo. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=51108 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=51108 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:34:00 CST Consumer Information Miami-based United Cities Corp has issued illegitimate checks and also claims to have created a new currency called "The United States Private Dollar," the Federal Reserve warned consumers yesterday. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=51107 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=51107 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:33:00 CST Consumer Information WASHINGTON, Aug 15 – Everyone agrees that credit card disclosures could be simpler and easier to understand. While federal regulators complete the process of updating credit card disclosures, the American Bankers Association has developed a free resource to help consumers make informed choices about credit cards. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50958 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50958 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:38:00 CST Consumer Information On Friday, the FDIC issued a special edition of its quarterly FDIC Consumer News that contains 51 tips intended to help consumers save money on loans and credit cards. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50957 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50957 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:37:00 CST Consumer Information The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency yesterday announced the launch of HelpWithMyBank.gov, a new Web site designed to provide basic banking information and assistance to national bank customers. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50122 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=50122 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:40:00 CST Consumer Information As part of its ongoing commitment to consumer protection, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has launched a new consumer protection website. The site features answers to the most commonly asked consumer questions related to banking and includes a link allowing consumers to ask specific questions. The site also offers a wealth of financial education tools. If consumers have a concern with a specific financial institution, the site will direct them to the appropriate regulatory agency to file a complaint http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49922 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49922 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:29:00 CST Consumer Information Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan unveiled two new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) aimed at encouraging delinquent mortgage borrowers to get help by contacting their lenders or a trusted housing counselor in order to avoid foreclosure. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49658 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49658 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:09:00 CST Consumer Information Tennessee bankers, security officers and staff joined some 70 other participants in the Take Back the Net seminar. The meeting featured an address by State Attorney General Bob Cooper and representatives from the FBI, AOL, MasterCard, Visa, and Microsoft. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49582 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=49582 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:59:00 CST Consumer Information On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service warned about the latest version of a bogus E-mail that tells people they are under investigation by the agency's Criminal Investigation Division for submitting a false tax return to the California Franchise Tax Board. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=43493 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=43493 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:39:00 CST Consumer Information The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency warned consumers not to fall for solicitations about a so-called "Community Reinvestment Act Program" that purports to offer cash grants or equity disbursements. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=40518 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=40518 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:44:00 CST Consumer Information On Friday, the Federal Reserve issued an alert about instances of questionable solicitations directed at homeowners. The Fed has received inquiries and complaints from recipients of direct-mail solicitations that suggest there is a Community Reinvestment Act program that entitles certain homeowners to cash grants or equity disbursements. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38654 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38654 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:45:00 CST Consumer Information In an effort to spread lessons in financial literacy to the youth of our nation, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is sponsoring the BE MONEY WISE National Poster Contest in 2007. The theme is "Plant the Seed of Saving to Grow Your Future." http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38547 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38547 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:57:00 CST Consumer Information As part of the Office of Thrift Supervision's Consumer Protection Week series, yesterday the agency unveiled a brochure, "Consumer Fact Sheet: Buying, Giving, and Using Gift Cards," that gives advice on gift cards issued by financial institutions. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38279 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38279 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:31:00 CST Consumer Information The winter issue of FDIC Consumer News, released yesterday for National Consumer Protection Week, features practical suggestions for dealing with money matters. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38280 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38280 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:36:00 CST Consumer Information Yesterday, the FDIC encouraged low- and moderate-income taxpayers to take advantage of Internal Revenue Service programs and bank services that can help them save more money for future goals. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38154 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38154 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:58:00 CST Consumer Information http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38155 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38155 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:03:00 CST Consumer Information http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38157 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38157 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:04:00 CST Consumer Information http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38159 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation?id=38159 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 15:06:00 CST Consumer Information http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation Search Consumer Information http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation search_string 15