US Search settles agency charges privacy pledges were deceptive
An online data broker that charged consumers $10 based on the promise that it could “lock their records,” so others […]
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Recall of the Week: Siemens and Murray circuit breakers due to fire hazard
Siemens Industry is recalling about 2.2 million Siemens and Murray circuit breakers, load centers, and meter combos. The recalled circuit
Take your unused, unwanted medications to collection site tomorrow
Take-Back drug events to help consumers safely dispose of expired or unused medications are being offered throughout the country Saturday,
FTC taking action against debt consolidation scammers
The first phase of new federal rules protecting consumers from unscrupulous debt settlement companies takes effect Sept. 27, part of
What’s not to like about better health care coverage for America?
Despite the negativity by some, there’s no doubt about it. Tomorrow, six months after the passage of the landmark health-care
How can you tell if modeling agency is a scam?
If someone from a modeling agency tells you or one of your children that you’ve got “the look,” be careful.
Recall of the Week: Coleman water-activated floating spotlights
The Coleman Company is recalling about 50,000 WaterBeam 4D water-activated floating spotlights. The lens assembly can come apart from the
Recall of the Week: FIXIT one million candlepower rechargeable spotlights due to burn hazard
The importer Innovage is recalling about 1.4 Million FIXIT one million candlepower rechargeable spotlights. The spotlight’s charging adapter can overcharge
FDA poised to approved genetically engineered salmon
It’s a food that you hear about over and over again as America tries to get back on track to