Consumer Alerts (page 1)
Holiday Consumer Safety 101
Like everything else in 2020, holiday shopping is going to be more challenging than usual.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Nov 25, 2020
GM Forced to Recall Nearly 6M Vehicles with Takata Airbags
General Motors must recall and repair nearly 6 million pickup trucks and SUVs which have potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators, according to an
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Nov 24, 2020
Three Million Credit Cards Compromised in Dickey’s BBQ Pit Data Breach
The world’s largest BBQ chain is the latest business to be hit with a major data breach.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Oct 23, 2020
Amazon Takes Advantage of Third-Party Sellers; Bezos’ Response Disappointing
Amazon violated its own policies: Find out if you have a case.
Amazon is one of the biggest hubs for third-party sellers to connect with customers and sell their products, and many small businesses run exclusively on this platform.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Oct 7, 2020
6 Things You Didn't Know About Filing a Lawsuit
If you’re like most people, “going to court” sounds pretty scary. It conjures images of solemn judges, dark-paneled courtrooms, fancy lawyers, oaths, and witnesses — and legal bills, so many legal bills.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Jul 14, 2020
Two Tragic Deaths Underscore Dangers of Riding ATVs
This past weekend, a 12-year-old in Kentucky and a 16-year-old in Tennessee died from injuries sustained while riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Jun 16, 2020
3M Officials Say Soldiers Not “Entitled to Know” About Earplug Flaws
Recently unsealed documents have revealed that 3M officials knew there were potential issues with their safety gear, but believed soldiers didn’t weren’t entitled to that information.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- May 22, 2020
Zantac Recalled: Everything You Need To Know
If you or a family member have taken the over-the-counter heartburn medication Zantac, you may have been alarmed at the news that the U.S.
- sholom
- Consumer Alerts
- May 14, 2020
Coronavirus Scams to Watch Out For
The coronavirus pandemic has sowed chaos around the world, and as with any crisis, there are people looking to exploit confusion for profit. Some are hoarding supplies and selling them for ten times their usual value.
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- Consumer Alerts
- May 8, 2020
3 Common Myths About JUUL Vapes
JUUL electronic cigarettes, also known as vaporizers, are one of the most successful personal electronics devices of recent times.
- sholom
- Consumer Alerts
- May 7, 2020
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a complicated process, but it’s a crucial one for those who need it.
- sholom
- Consumer Alerts
- Apr 21, 2020
How to Soften the Financial Blow of the Coronavirus Crisis
It’s nowhere near its peak, but the coronavirus pandemic has already torpedoed the stock market and robbed millions of Americans of their livelihoods.
- Staff
- Consumer Alerts
- Mar 26, 2020
Smile Direct Club Complaints Mount as Top Doc Could Lose License
Almost 5 million Americans wear dental braces, and you can bet that almost all of them wish they could pay less for them. Enter Smile Direct Club, a company that bills itself as an orthodontic “disruptor,” aiming to make teeth-straightening more accessible and affordable.
- sholom
- Consumer Alerts
- Feb 21, 2020
MGM Resorts Data Breach Affects Nearly 11 Million Customers
Hackers got a hold of the personal information of 10.6 million guests of the MGM Resorts hotels chain last summer, but this week hackers posted the data to a popular hacking forum, according to reports from ZDNet and the BBC.
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- Consumer Alerts
- Feb 20, 2020
