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Urgent safety alert issued for dangerous Elephtt-baby infant swings
The CPSC said the swings pose a suffocation risk By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2,…
FBI warns about discount medical insurance scams
Medical discount cards dont provide insurance coverage By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025 The…
Nicotine pouch use nearly doubles among U.S. teens
Dual use of pouches and e-cigarettes is also increasing, while teen vaping declines By Truman Lewis…
Shein, Temu, and Amazon Haul orders set to get pricier as U.S. closes import tax loophole
The change will hit e-commerce giants, raising prices for shoppers by up to 30% By Truman…
April job creation topped estimates with 177,000 new jobs
Healthcare continues to lead the job creation parade By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025…
Dietary supplements recalled because they contain prescription drugs
The supplements were distributed nationwide on Amazon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025 Health…
Over half of disaster victims say they were scam targets
Disaster victims should be wary of fake construction companies By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1,…
Smith Packing recalls more than 18,000 pounds of meat and poultry products
Sodium nitrite levels are above regulatory standards By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2025 Nearly…
Home asking prices are too high in today's buyer's market
Home sellers are increasingly likely to concede By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2025 Home…
FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada are taking action to stop a wide-ranging…
SharkNija recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after severe burns
The company has received reports of second and third-degree burns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Direct banks outshine traditional rivals, J.D. Power finds
Direct bank checking account satisfaction rose 4 points from 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Nurses are facing growing burnout risk, study finds
Stress producers include include short staffing, low pay, lack of leadership support and patient abuse By…
Bad Apple: Company faces a criminal contempt probe
Judge finds Apple willfully defied an App Store antitrust ruling By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Here are the worst states for job scams
High population states are more at risk for these schemes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May…
With AI, Visa says it can do your shopping for you
The credit card companys AI agents will browse, select and make purchases By Mark Huffman of…
Here are the best months to sell and buy a home
Home sellers and homebuyers should consider the time of the year to get a good deal…
FTC sends $18 million in refunds to Publishers Clearing House customers
281,000+ consumers will receive refunds after FTC finds deceptive sweepstakes By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…