State attorneys general ask Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies

The state officials claim that ownership limits competition By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 23, 2025…

Internet ‘scambaiter’ exposes deceptive online sales pitches

Scambaiters mess with scammers so you dont have to By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 23,…

Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for lighting issue

Interior and exterior lights may fail By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 23, 2025 Key takeaways…

Home sellers are giving concessions at near-record levels

Some home sellers are also dropping the sale price By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 23,…

Eli Lilly sues companies selling compounded versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro

The pharmaceutical giant argues the companies arent following compounding rules By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Avelo Airlines to fly ICE deportation missions, sparking headwinds

The decision is not going over well with passengers and some employees By Truman Lewis of…

Think that text message is from USPS? It could be a scam

Have you ever gotten a text message about a package coming via the United States Postal…

U.S. will phase out synthetic food dyes

Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, will soon have their approvals revoked By Mark Huffman…

Health alert issued for pork carnitas products sold at Aldi

The meat may be contaminated with tiny pieces of metal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Here are the used car models whose prices are falling, not rising

Tesla tops the list for steepest declines By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 22, 2025 Key…

Enoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria risk

The mushrooms were distributed nationwide By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 22, 2025 Key takeaways Harvest…

Chrysler recalls nearly 50,000 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles

The backup camera might not display an image By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 22, 2025…

Microplastics threaten food supply by damaging plant growth

U.S. crop yields could drop by up to 13.5% over the next 25 years By Truman…

Target, Walmart foot fraffic drops amid DEI boycotts, Costco gains ground

Websites, apps also affected by protests and 'economic blackouts' By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…

Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices

Shoppers say you can find some great deals if you know what to look for By…

FTC sues Uber over allegedly deceptive Uber One subscription practices

Uber denies wrongdoing, insists its processes are legal, fast, and user-friendly By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

How to use parental controls to keep your kid safer online

Talking with your kids about your family’s rules and expectations is key to helping them establish…

FTC Approves Final Order Requiring accessiBe to pay $1 Million

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (accessiBe).…

Tariffs probably won't help U.S. Amazon sellers

Trump's 2018 tariffs caused companies to reroute trade and boost prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

Best states for price of rent per square foot

North Dakota has been attracting renters from other states in recent years By Dieter Holger of…

Walgreens settles opioid prescription violation charges

The pharmacy chain will pay $300 million in one of the largest ever resolutions By Mark…

Text scams have stolen record amounts: Watch out for these 5 scams

Scammers are getting cleverer at stealing money via text messages By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…