National Consumer Agency

For Consumer Protection Week, Get to Know the Telltale Signs of a Scam

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, March 5-11 marks National Consumer Protection Week, and PSEG Long Island urges customers to understand scammers' tactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment and a threat of imminent shutoff: Get the truth from the real PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0025.

Key Points: 
  • "Consumer Protection Week is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams.
  • More than 2,500 scam calls were reported to PSEG Long Island in 2022.
  • PSEG Long Island does not accept external, web-based electronic payment services (outside of payments through MyAccount) as a method of payment.
  • PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

Protecting consumers by promoting competition

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Saturday, December 3, 2022
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Here at the FTC, were all about protecting consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Here at the FTC, were all about protecting consumers.
  • But competition can only thrive if firms respect the antitrust laws, which are the rules of the free market.
  • The FTC supports free and open markets by protecting competition, so that consumers reap the benefits of a vigorous marketplace: lower prices, higher quality products and services, and greater innovation.
  • In April, the FTC will host a workshop to examine how more competition and innovation might help consumers who need hearing aids, and the event will be webcast.

TrueCar Survey Shows Continued Growth in Consumer Sentiment Toward Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The survey uncovered a continued growth in consumer interest and willingness to consider an EV as their next vehicle purchase.

Key Points: 
  • The survey uncovered a continued growth in consumer interest and willingness to consider an EV as their next vehicle purchase.
  • "Consumers across the nation are showing a growing acceptance toward considering an EV as their next vehicle purchase," said Mike Darrow, President and CEO of TrueCar.
  • "Since March 2022, the percentage of consumers reporting they would consider an EV as their next purchase grew from 52% to 59%."
  • TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that lets auto buyers and sellersconnect to our nationwide network of Certified Dealers.

Canadian Solar Secures 136 million Brazilian Reais Financing for Lavras II Project in Brazil

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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GUELPH, ON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), today announced it has secured 136 million Brazilian reais (approximately US$28 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB) to support construction and operation of its 79 MWp Lavras II solar power project in Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • GUELPH, ON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), today announced it has secured 136 million Brazilian reais (approximately US$28 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB) to support construction and operation of its 79 MWp Lavras II solar power project in Brazil.
  • Lavras II is expected to reach commercial operation in the second quarter of 2022 and will be powered by Canadian Solar high efficiency BiHiKu modules.
  • Canadian Solar won the Lavras II solar project in a private auction held by COPEL Energia, which is part of COPEL Group, one of the top 10 energy trading companies in Brazil, in September 2019, with a 15-year, inflation-adjusted PPA.
  • Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.

THE ROMANS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE U.S.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The most creatively awarded PR agency in the UK, The Romans, has opened its first overseas office in Brooklyn, New York. The office will be led by newly recruited Partner and Executive Vice President, Sarah Jenkins, formerly of experiential marketing agency NVE and previously Senior Vice President at BCW, also in New York.

Key Points: 
  • The most creatively awarded PR agency in the UK, The Romans, has opened its first overseas office in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Global advertising agency, Mother, has a minority stake in the business and The Romans will be sharing its US Brooklyn home.
  • Under her direction at The Romans, the New York office has already signed on clients within the tech and retail spaces.
  • Joe Mackay-Sinclair, CEO of The Romans added: "We've always prided ourselves on caring more about our people than our profit.

During National Consumer Protection Week, PG&E Wants to Help Customers Recognize and Avoid Falling Victim to Utility Scams

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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As the number of scams targeting utility customers continue at an alarming rate, typically by phone, online or in-person, PG&E is joining the Federal Trade Commission to help customers recognize potential scams during National Consumer Protection Week from March 6-12, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • As the number of scams targeting utility customers continue at an alarming rate, typically by phone, online or in-person, PG&E is joining the Federal Trade Commission to help customers recognize potential scams during National Consumer Protection Week from March 6-12, 2022.
  • In fact, during 2021 PG&E received over 11,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost nearly $600,000 in fraudulent payments.
  • Scammers are opportunistic and look for times when customers may be distracted or stressed, as has been the case during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • During this time, scammers have increased calls, texts, emails, and in-person tactics and are constantly contacting utility customers asking for immediate payment to avoid service disconnection.

NASAA Highlights National Consumer Protection Week; Offers Education Resources To Help Protect Investors From Fraud

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12, 2022, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is highlighting investor education resources to help protect investors of all ages from financial fraud and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12, 2022, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is highlighting investor education resources to help protect investors of all ages from financial fraud and abuse.
  • For 2022 National Consumer Protection Week, NASAA highlights education resources to help protect investors from fraud.
  • NASAA member securities regulators have a 102-year mission to protect investors from scams and theft through education.
  • Many member jurisdictions have developed active investor education outreach programs within their communities to help local investors become better prepared to fight investment fraud .

MeridianLink Announces Preferred Partnership with the National Consumer Reporting Association

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced its preferred partnership with the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA).

Key Points: 
  • MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced its preferred partnership with the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA).
  • NCRA and its affiliates are the leading providers of consumer reporting services to Consumer Reporting Agencies and resident screening companies in the United States and are committed to promoting the growth of the consumer reporting industry.
  • With over 10 years of supporting the Association, we welcome MeridianLink as a preferred partner and supplier of software solutions to inquiring consumer reporting agencies throughout the United States, said NCRA Executive Director, Terry Clemans.
  • MeridianLink is participating in the NCRAs 29th National Conference, taking place this week in Tucson, Arizona.