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Consumer watchdog ends investigation into buy now, pay later company linked to Donald Trump Jr.
The ACCC probes whether energy retailers mislead consumers by promoting expensive plans as savings, amid widespread complaints about confusing pricing and deceptive plan names.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its investigation into Credova, a buy now, pay later company linked to Donald Trump Jr., claiming it was biased and politically motivated.
- Donald Sherman, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, stated that the case's dismissal reflects the 'toxic stew of corruption' in the administration.
- Michael Seifert, CEO of Public Square, stated that the closure of the investigation validates the trust in their company and is a win for their community.
- Despite the investigation's dismissal, there have been over 50 consumer complaints filed against Credova with the CFPB.
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Consumer watchdog ends investigation into buy now, pay later company linked to Donald Trump Jr.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped an investigation into a buy now, pay later company linked to President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr.
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