San Diego resident Alexandria Moya fell victim to a rental scam when she thought she found a listing in Ocean Beach for $1,300 but ended up paying $2,500 to the scammer. Despite filing a police report, Moya does not expect to get her money back. To avoid rental scams, be cautious of pushy property owners, duplicate listings with lower prices, and large upfront deposits, and use trusted online platforms for rentals.
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Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump's administration is significantly downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), cutting approximately 1,500 employees, nearly 90% of its workforce, to around 200. The agency, created post-2008 financial crisis to enforce consumer protection laws, will shift its focus primarily to mortgage issues, while reducing attention to medical debt, student loans, and digital payments. This move has faced criticism from former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who claims the cuts are aimed at weakening the agency's...
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