FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail
The Honda recall includes SUVs, minivans, Acuras and pickup trucks.
Survey finds many Americans don't see delivery fraud as 'ethically wrong'
First-party delivery fraud happens when someone uses their identity to commit a dishonest act for financial gain, with 35% of the 1,000 surveyed Americans between the ages of 18 to 77 saying they admit to doing it.
Amazon starting online car sales soon: Here's how it works
Amazon's partnership with Hyundai will allow customers to purchase a new car on Amazon for the first time.
Frontier Airlines drops price for 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
For those with flexibility in their travel plans, pass holders of this deal pay one cent in airfare plus applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking.
Ford introducing in-vehicle customer feedback tool
Ford said its engineers receive the comments that people share through the feature
The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only
Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023: Here’s how to get a free reusable cup
The popular Starbucks Red Cup Day is happening on the same day as a planned workers’ strike at more than 200 U.S. stores.
Uber cracking down on users who give bad ratings to get refunds
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL.
Global sugar shortage has supply chain experts concerned as holidays near
The season to be jolly is hitting a sour note this year, affecting both baking and consumer trends.
Deep-discount store chain offering 99-cent turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving: One day only
Happening today, 99 Cents Only Stores are offering some lucky customers the chance to purchase a Thanksgiving turkey for only 99 cents.
US consumer inflation eased in October, driven by cheaper gas, cars and airfares
Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.
Majority of Americans take notice in the rise of 'tipflation' across industries
Pew Research did an extensive study showing how the landscape of tipping has changed, and older Americans, in particular are not receptive to some of these reforms.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
McDonald's partners with Crocs to release 4 unique pieces
The shoes -- and matching socks -- will be released on Nov. 14, retailing for between $70 and $75.