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Feds: Nationwide Takedown Nabs Network of Catalytic Converter Conspirators

Feds: Nationwide Takedown Nabs Network of Catalytic Converter Conspirators

Federal, state, and local law enforcement partners from across the United States executed a nationwide, coordinated takedown today of leaders and associates of a national network of thieves, dealers, and processors for their roles in conspiracies involving stolen catalytic converters sold to a metal refinery for tens of millions of

Vonage on the Hook for $100 Million in Refunds to Customers

Vonage on the Hook for $100 Million in Refunds to Customers

Vonage is what used to be known as a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) provider — an internet telephone company, in other words. Using the internet instead of traditional telephone connections, VOIP providers can often offer lower-priced service than their competitors. But consumers have complained that their Vonage service is often

No Surprise: Consumers Would Like Energy Efficient Appliances

No Surprise: Consumers Would Like Energy Efficient Appliances

When’s the last time you read a story about appliances? Although appliances trail only homes and cars as typical large investments, they don’t get much attention from media outlets. Consumer review sites have plenty of complaints about appliances not lasting as long as everyone seems to think they

Red 3 Is Trick, Not Treat, Scientists Say

Red 3 Is Trick, Not Treat, Scientists Say

The dye known as Red 3 is illegal in cosmetics. It’s known to cause cancer. And yet, it is legal in foods, ingested drugs, and supplements. It’s especially prevalent in the candies that children will be collecting this Halloween, like candy corn, Nerds, Peeps, Pez, and SweeTarts. “Halloween

Avoid Probate Court: Name a Beneficiary

Avoid Probate Court: Name a Beneficiary

By Ted David Guest Column There is an old song from 1944 entitled “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall.” More than just a song, it is a truth that each of us, at some point in our lives, will face some unpleasant or perhaps even devastating event. For many

Feds Hope to Rein In Junk Fees

Feds Hope to Rein In Junk Fees

Processing fees, environmental clean-up fees, restocking fees and fee creation fees — there’s no end to the “junk fees” that American businesses impose on customers, and the Federal Trade Commission thinks consumers have had just about enough. “It’s beyond frustrating to end up spending more than you budgeted because

YMCA's Event Registration Company 'Tricked' Consumers, Feds Charge

YMCA's Event Registration Company 'Tricked' Consumers, Feds Charge

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing an online event registration company that has worked for the YMCA and other prominent organizations. It charges that ACTIVE Network “tricked” consumers trying to sign up for fundraising road races and other events, into enrolling into its annual subscription discount club, Active