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• New Predatory Loan Scheme: Private Equity Firms Just Mailing Checks to Poor People
  You may have heard about predatory payday loans, wherein lenders give consumers cash advances based on their payroll and employment records. These loans often come with exorbitant interest rates, leading consumers to borrow more money, diving deeper into debt.
• What to Know About California's New Online Cancelation Law
  In today's busy world, we often overlook a few things, especially if they are not in plain sight. One of those frustrating and costly things is recurring fees for auto-renewal services and recurring purchases. And sometimes those fees could be...
• Be on the Lookout for Solar Scams This Summer
  Consumers may have good intentions by installing solar panels on their homes, but some are reporting that solar companies and their sales representatives aren't making good on their promises. After reports of companies making false guarantees, purposely installing undersized...
• Is It Still Safe to Vacation to Hawai'i This Summer?
  Erupting volcanoes (and earthquakes). Massive flooding. The world's deadliest hiking trail. A rash of snorkeling deaths. Few destinations in the world are as picturesque and relaxing as the Hawai'ian Islands. And few places seem as dangerous. And while Americans...
• Cut Melon Cited in Salmonella Outbreak
  A salmonella outbreak that spread to 70 cases across seven states has been tied to fruit salad mixes that include pre-cut melons, according to the Food and Drug Administration. At least 34 people have been hospitalized due to the...