But scam calls showed a sharp increase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 9, 2025 U.S.…
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Equifax gives its credit report a makeover
The credit agency said it wants to improve consumer understanding By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Flight restrictions at Newark Liberty Airport will remain through the summer
But travelers who use the airport may save money By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 9,…
Toxins in synthetic braiding hair raise new health alarms
Black women's health at risk from carcinogens, heavy metals By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 9,…
Long, hot summer in store as economic friction grows
Economic growth is slowing amid tariffs and weakening consumer demand By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…
Pentagon planted UFO myths to conceal secret weapons programs, report reveals
Many UFO reports were deliberate attempts to mislead the public, report claims By Truman Lewis of…
Salmonella outbreak linked to 1.7 million recalled eggs
Dozens sickened across western, midwestern states By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 8, 2025 A salmonella…
U.S. job growth remained stable in May
But revisions lowered the number of people hired in March and April By Mark Huffman of…
Student loan scammers won’t offer relief
Paying off student loan debt takes time. That’s why getting a call from someone who says…
USDA warns consumers about contaminated ground beef
The meat was sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market stores By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Is all processed food unhealthy? A new app challenges that assumption
Critics claim the current definition is too broad By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 6, 2025…
Rent is falling in most major metros
Renters are in a stronger negotiating position By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs June 5, 2025 Asking…
Shein faces EU complaint over ‘dark patterns’ and pressure tactics
Watchdogs say the fast fashion giant promotes overconsumption and undermines green goals By Truman Lewis of…
P&G cutting 7,000 jobs, trimming product lines
Tariffs and economic uncertainty driving the cutbacks at the consumer goods giant By Truman Lewis of…
Report says Amazon developing humanoid delivery robots
The robots would supposedly leap out of delivery vans to deliver packages By Truman Lewis of…
As expected, tariffs are raising consumer prices
A survey shows businesses are not absorbing the full cost of tariffs By Mark Huffman of…
Vacationers to find cheap flights in 2025 after airlines cut forecasts
2025 may be a year of cheap flights By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs June 5, 2025…
Are you looking for treatment for opioid addiction or dependence? Avoid a search scam
When you’re looking to contact a business, you’re probably used to going to Google (or some…
Airline passengers paid $7.27 billion to check bags in 2024
United and Delta collected the most money By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 5, 2025 U.S.…
Grocery prices continued to trend lower in May
The ConsumerAffairs Datasembly Shopping Cart Index declined 2.5% from May 2024 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Infant cushion safety rule challenged in D.C. Appeals Court
The suit claims the Consumer Product Safety Commission exceeded its authority By James R. Hood of…
Dollar General reports higher-income consumers are frequenting its stores
The discount retailer reports a surprise earnings beat in the first quarter By Mark Huffman of…