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Gold prices notch another record high
If you own a gold bar, it could be worth $1 million By Mark Huffman of…
FTC says Kohl’s didn’t honor rights of identity theft victims
An FTC complaint against Kohl’s Department Stores alleges the retailer violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act…
How’s the economy? Sausage may provide a clue.
Food producers see signs consumers may be altering their diets to save money By Mark Huffman…
New resources to help protect consumers and small businesses from fraud
Consumers speak many languages and unfortunately scammers are conversant in all of them. That’s why the…
FTC questions income claims made by multi-level marketers
The agency says MLM networks tend to exclude data about low-earning participants By Mark Huffman of…
When “IP” stands for illegal practices: Protecting your business from trademark deception
To safeguard the widgets in the warehouse, companies secure their facilities and put inventory controls in…
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’
For many, its impossible to keep housing costs at 28% of monthly income By Mark Huffman…
Franchise Fundamentals: Reducing the risks – and reporting if things go awry
We’ve all heard the adage “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” It’s been attributed to everyone from…
A potential dock workers’ strike could be a big headache for consumers
Just as inflation appears to be coming down, a potential strike at the end of September…
$10 million ABCmouse settlement: Avoiding auto-renewal traps
Online subscription services can be a convenience for consumers and a boon for business – especially…
How this week’s Fed meeting might help auto loan borrowers
Consumers struggling with high-interest car loans might get relief By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September 16,…
Reporting fraud helps everyone – including small businesses – and now it’s easier to do
Whether it’s a bogus message claiming your trademarks are about to expire unless you transfer money…
Concern grows about a potential East Coast and Gulf Coast dock workers' strike
Supply chain experts warn consumers would immediately see shortages By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September 20,…
20 more marketers making COVID claims receive FTC warning letters
The FTC continues to monitor the marketplace to protect consumers from allegedly unsubstantiated COVID-19 claims. What…
The Postal Service proposes more changes to mail delivery
The agency says the changes will not diminish service By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs August 26,…
Ransomware prevention: An update for businesses
Imagine turning on your computer one morning to discover you and your employees are locked out…
Consumers should prepare for shortages and higher prices, experts say
A threatened strike against 36 U.S. ports appears imminent By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September 30,…
Stopping business opportunity and credit repair scams in their tracks: What to know about the FTC’s allegations against Growth Cave and Apex Mind
The FTC recently filed a case to stop what it describes as a fast-moving scam involving…
A dock workers strike would devastate the US economy, experts say
All East Coast and Gulf Coast ports would be closed to shipping starting Oct. 1 By…
Three ways your business can mark Identity Theft Awareness Week
January 29th kicks off 2024’s Identity Theft Awareness Week, but consumer-conscious companies promote identity theft awareness…
Supply chain experts expect ports to return to normal soon
Consumers should feel little, if any impact from the three-day strike By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…