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More scammers are using QR codes to trick victims

The use of QR codes has become more common in the last decade as they provide an easy way to…

3 years ago

Credit Karma accused of misleading customers with credit offers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Credit Karma of misleading consumers by promising “pre-approved” offers of credit while knowing…

3 years ago

The end of the pause on student loan repayments is approaching

A temporary suspension on student loan repayments was introduced by Congress to relieve some of the economic burdens on consumers…

3 years ago

Equifax “coding error” means millions of people have incorrect credit scores

Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that…

3 years ago

Why fitness trackers could encourage more physical activity

Improving physical fitness is an important goal for many consumers. Now, a new study has found that fitness trackers could…

3 years ago

Crisis in Ukraine: A challenge for manufacturers and food labels

Manufacturers in the food industry have had to deal for several weeks with the collateral consequences of the war in…

3 years ago

Amazon to take action against people selling fake reviews

Online shopping is a booming industry.  In 2020, over two billion people purchased goods or services online, and during the…

3 years ago

US faces shortages of monkeypox vaccines amid growing number of cases

According to the latest figures from the CDC, there have been 1814 cases of monkeypox in the US, and the…

3 years ago

Researchers find new risks associated with phthalates in food packaging

Earlier in the year, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the decision that phthalates can still be used…

3 years ago

Preventing traffic-related deaths: why has progress stalled?

Is enough being done to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths around the world? According to a new study, fatal accidents…

3 years ago