Americans lost over $16 billion to online scams in 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Category: Consumer Law
Passkeys have issues to solve before replacing passwords
The password substitute is nearing prime time By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 23, 2025 Passkeys…
Existing home sales fell again in April
The spring housing market is suffering from a lack of interest from buyers By Mark Huffman…
The US is saying goodbye to the penny
Cash purchases will likely be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel By Mark Huffman…
FTC shuts down transnational student loan scam
$1 million in assets recovered from the promoters By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2025…
FAA Slashes Flights at Newark to Ease Delays
Agency has failed Americans, airline CEOs charge By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2025 Flight…
Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Operators Agree to be Permanently Banned from Industry, Turn Over Assets to Resolve FTC Charges
The operators of an alleged transnational student loan debt relief scam have agreed to be permanently…
Off-roading's not for kids – fatalities up 127% last year
Children under 16 are at great risk of serious injury and death By Truman Lewis of…
Feds flag hazardous mattresses sold on Amazon
The CPSC says the company has refused to issue a recall By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Consumer watchdogs under siege as House slashes CFPB budget, CPSC commissioners fired
The agencies handle safety recalls and police financial issues By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs May…
Chikungunya virus may cause joint pain, researchers say
The virus is transmitted through mosquito bites By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2025 CHIKV…
The cost of your Memorial Day cookout is a little higher than last year
The price of beef hot dogs is driving much of the increase By Mark Huffman of…
Macy’s recalls infant footed pajamas due to injury hazard
The elastic on the pajamas ankles can be too tight and restrict blood circulation By Mark…
The House passed the tax and spending bill: Here’s what’s in it
Bond yields spike because of concerns about deficit spending By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 22,…
It's the water: 'Forever chemicals' found in beers
Beers brewed near contaminated water had the highest levels of PFAS By James R. Hood of…
Inland areas at greater risk as hurricane season intensifies
AccuWeather forecasts 13-18 named storms, many reaching far inland By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 21,…
House advances spending bill: Here’s how it affects seniors
Theres a new tax deduction instead of elimination of tax on Social Security By Mark Huffman…
FTC Finalizes Order with GoDaddy over Data Security Failures
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order with GoDaddy settling allegations that the webhosting provider…
Mortgage rates spike after Moody's downgrade of US debt
One lender sees a gradual stabilization By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 21, 2025 Mortgage rates…
FDA investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
There have been 26 cases in 15 states By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 21, 2025…
Only one in four sunscreen products meet environmental group’s standards
The Environmental Working Group takes issue with most spray sunscreens By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…