Phishing e-Mail lottery scam uses Coca-Cola name
By Rita R. Robison A recent e-mail that takes advantage of Coca-Cola's well-recognized name and logo to convince consumers they've […]
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Beware of online teeth whitening offers, BBB warns
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a
Top 10 April Fools’ Day posts
Looking for inspiration for April Fools’ Day? Try these gems of wisdom. 1. “The Top 100 April Fools’ Day Hoaxes
Parents and grandparents: Are your poisons and medications locked up?
By Rita R. Robisons A 12-month-old boy sucked on the wick from an oil lamp. Immediately, he began choking and
Health care reform now one year old, but action is needed so progress isn’t lost
By Rita R. Robison Today, I received an e-mail from Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Woman Voters of
FDA investigating whether synthetic food dyes affect children’s behavior
By Rita R. Robison Synthetic food dyes should be banned and warnings need to be placed on products containing the
Did you see the big moon last night?
When I arrived home after doing errands last night about 8 p.m., I looked for the "perigee moon," the biggest
Watch out for romance scam
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning consumers about a romance scam that said it had a connection with the
Launch of consumer product safety database draws approval of consumer, safety groups
A new consumer product safety information database will allow people to share and access safety information about the products they