http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sitemason Content Management System http://www.sitemason.com/ http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/rss 15 WASHINGTON ó 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/2008/05/19/occ-offers-consumer-tips-to-avoid-foreclosure-rescue-scams.182633 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2008/05/19/occ-offers-consumer-tips-to-avoid-foreclosure-rescue-scams.182633 Mon, 19 May 2008 08:09:00 CDT Consumer Information This Halloween, the American Bankers Association is urging consumers to follow some simple steps to ìPASSî on identity theft. http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/10/23/aba-encourages-consumers-to-pass-on-an-identity-theft-nightmare-this-halloween-offers-consumers-identify-theft-prevention-tips.182634 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/10/23/aba-encourages-consumers-to-pass-on-an-identity-theft-nightmare-this-halloween-offers-consumers-identify-theft-prevention-tips.182634 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:27:00 CDT 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/2007/08/29/beware-of-bogus-irs-survey-scam.182635 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/08/29/beware-of-bogus-irs-survey-scam.182635 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:34:00 CDT 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/2007/08/29/fed-florida-firm-issues-bad-checks-currency.182636 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/08/29/fed-florida-firm-issues-bad-checks-currency.182636 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:33:00 CDT Consumer Information WASHINGTON, Aug 15 ñ 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/2007/08/22/abas-new-guide-helps-consumers-understand-credit-card-agreements.182637 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/08/22/abas-new-guide-helps-consumers-understand-credit-card-agreements.182637 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:38:00 CDT 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/2007/08/20/fdic-publication-offers-consumer-tips.182638 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/08/20/fdic-publication-offers-consumer-tips.182638 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:37:00 CDT 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/2007/07/17/occ-launches-consumer-web-site.182639 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/07/17/occ-launches-consumer-web-site.182639 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:40:00 CDT 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/2007/07/09/new-fed-consumer-protection-site.182640 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/07/09/new-fed-consumer-protection-site.182640 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:29:00 CDT 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/2007/06/26/comptroller-dugan-unveils-psas-encouraging-delinquent-borrowers-to-contact-lenders-for-help-to-avoid-foreclosure.182641 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/06/26/comptroller-dugan-unveils-psas-encouraging-delinquent-borrowers-to-contact-lenders-for-help-to-avoid-foreclosure.182641 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:09:00 CDT 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/2007/06/22/take-back-the-net-seminar.182642 http://www.tnbankers.org/press/consumerinformation/2007/06/22/take-back-the-net-seminar.182642 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:59:00 CDT Consumer Information