Defend Your Dollars is the website of the Consumers Union Financial Services Campaign, where we support reforms to the financial marketplace to curb bad practices by banks and lenders.
Government Issued Cards
State and federal government agencies are disbursing benefits onto prepaid cards, such as unemployment benefits, child support and social security benefits. While these cards may be more cost effective to issue, many consumers are being crushed by high fees at a time when they need every penny the most.
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For years, government regulators have turned a blind eye to abusive financial practices and we’ve all paid a price. We're working to put an end to tricky financial products and we’re on the look-out for new rip-offs as they emerge. Help us keep an eye on what’s happening in the financial marketplace so we know where to push for reform.
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