USDA warns consumers about contaminated ground beef

The meat was sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market stores By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

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…

After two months, here’s where tariffs have affected consumers most

Uncertainty reigns as reciprocal tariffs are now in the courts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Consumers are uneasy about providing biometric data, survey shows

Despite concerns, a majority of those in the survey have complied By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Consumers warned to avoid Chinese faucets sold on Amazon

The CPSC said the faucets have harmful amounts of lead By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Some consumers have shifted to U.S. retailers in the wake of tariffs

New data suggest brands like Bloomingdales and Old Navy are picking up market share By Mark…

Consumers have cut spending – but not all spending categories

A survey shows areas where consumers are not willing to compromise By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

US and China agree to temporarily reduce tariffs: What it means for consumers

The truce may alleviate short-term economic concerns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2025 The…

More than $5 Million in Refunds Sent to Consumers as a Result of the FTC’s Action Against Cerebral over Deceptive Cancellation Practices

More than 40,000 people will receive a refund as a result of the Federal Trade Commission’s…

Wyndham’s settlement with the FTC: What it means for businesses – and consumers

Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…

FTC to Ban Debt Collector Who Allegedly Coerced Consumers into Paying Debt They Didn’t Owe

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III,…

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…

FTC Sends More Than $18 Million to Consumers Harmed by Publishers Clearing House

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $18 million in refunds to consumers harmed by…

FTC sues Cambridge Analytica for deceptive claims about consumers’ personal information

The data that Facebook collects about its users could reveal a lot about users’ personalities. A…

CROA case shows why piggybacking isn’t the answer for consumers shouldering bad credit

The practice is called piggybacking, but it’s not child’s play. It’s where a person with iffy…

If the stars in consumers’ eyes are from cosmetic contacts, they need a prescription

What do Hollywood classics Sunset Boulevard, Citizen Kane, Double Indemnity, and Fight Club have in common?…

Billions back to consumers for VW’s false “clean diesel” claims

The FTC just announced a partial settlement with Volkswagen Group of America that will return as…

Online Trading Academy settles charges it made deceptive money-making claims and tried to gag consumers

In a lawsuit filed earlier this year, the FTC alleged that Online Trading Academy made unsubstantiated…

Consumers could find empty store shelves due to tariffs, CEOs warn

Shortages could also raise consumer prices even more By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25, 2025…

A growing number of consumers struggle to manage their debt

A survey found money problems are linked to credit scores By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

FTC crunches the 2022 numbers. See where scammers continue to crunch consumers.

There are prime numbers, irrational numbers, and Fibonacci’s numbers – but from a consumer protection perspective,…

Consumers warned about toxic chemicals in some gel nail polish removers

All of the products were imported from China By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 21, 2025…