Financial Privacy & Security News

Don't Be Fooled at the Tax Preparer's Office: Consumers Face Identity Theft and Rip-Off Fees this Tax Season	4/1/2004
As millions of consumers rush to file their taxes by the April 15th deadline, NMPIRG issued an April Fool's Day warning to consumers to watch for outrageous fees and sloppy privacy practices at tax preparation centers.
NMPIRG and AARP Urge Consumers To Check Up On Credit Bureaus With Free Credit Reports	11/30/2004
State consumer organizations that have documented credit report errors and identity theft problems today announced that consumers in New Mexico will have new tools to fight these problems under a federal law that takes effect December 1.
Senator Bernadette Sanchez Announces Plan to Cap Interest on Predatory Loans	11/17/2004
ALBUQUERQUEâ€”Senator Bernadette Sanchez (D-Bernalillo) announced that she will introduce legislation to cap the interest rate allowed on payday loans, auto title loans, and tax refund loans.
New Banking Law Takes Effect October 28, Weakens Consumer Protections	10/27/2004
Consumers will lose valuable rights on October 28 when Check 21, a new federal banking law designed to save banks money and time in the check clearing process, takes effect.

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