Gas Pump Credit Card Skimmers Under Pressure from New Michigan Bill

If you drive a car in Michigan, you’ve probably used a gas station’s “pay-at-the-pump” machines. You know how convenient it is to pump and pay without the trouble of heading inside. But that same convenience makes it easy for scammers to use credit card skimmers to steal your identity. A new bill hopes to stop that.

Wells Fargo Pays Biggest Fine Ever to CFPB for Setting Up Fraudulent Accounts

Imagine discovering that your bank has been moving your funds into a bank account you never authorized. Or worse, a credit card account. Wells Fargo is under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s microscope after its community banking division was caught opening fraudulent accounts at its customers’ expense.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explosions Prompt Recall

Imagine bringing home a brand new smartphone, plugging it in to charge, and having it explode or catch on fire. That’s what happened to over 30 buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Now Samsung has halted sales and instituted an unofficial recall worldwide.

Michigan Man Sues Toyota Over Plug-In Hybrid Range

How far should a plug-in hybrid be able to travel on all electric power? One man is suing Toyota over its claims that the 2012 Prius was good for 13 miles of all-electric driving, claiming the actual numbers fell far short.

Selling Your Car on Craigslist? Don’t Fall for This Scam

Craigslist is notorious for the scammers who use it. Whether it’s a person selling an item for far more than it is worth, or shady financial assistance, it seems like there is always a new Craigslist scheme. But it’s not just buyers who should beware of anyone making promises online. The latest Craigslist scam targets vehicle sellers, and could leave them holding a loan, but no car.

Amusement Park Ride Accidents Raise Doubts on Carnival Safety

Two amusement park ride accidents within two days have left four children seriously injured. The closeness of the two crashes leave some doubting carnival safety, and others calling for tighter regulation of amusement park companies.

What You Need to Know about the New Payday Loan Rules

On June 2, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued proposed rules to regulate the payday loan industry. These rules close the traps that many low-income residents find themselves in when money runs short. Here’s what you need to know about the new payday loan rules, and why they are necessary.