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Consumer Alert: We’re keeping our cars longer. Is car repair insurance worth it?

06/16/2021 09:02 PM

Wegmans warns 3.2M customers' data was vulnerable due to security issue

Consumer Alert: New York Attorney General warns of increase in scam calls

US bans dogs brought in from 100 countries with rabies risk

Consumer Alert: Here’s a great tool for getting answers when customer service won’t help

Consumer Alert: Prices are skyrocketing. Here’s how to get the most for your grocery buck.

David Limp, senior vice president of Devices and Services at Amazon, displays a new Echo, left, and an Echo Plus during an event announcing several new Amazon products by the company, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Seattle. On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Amazon launched a program that forces users of many Echo smart speakers and Ring security cameras to automatically share a small portion of their wireless bandwidth with neighbors. The only way to stop it is to turn it off yourself. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Own an Echo? Amazon may be helping itself to your bandwidth

Do you own an Amazon smart device? If so, odds are good that the company is already sharing your internet connection with your neighbors unless you've specifically told it not to.

Rochester Police warn of text scam involving pictures of 'violent content'

Hacker compiles biggest collection of stolen passwords of all time. How to check if yours is one of them.

Consumer Alert: Do you think your messages on Facebook Messenger are private? Think again.

Consumer Alert: Big box retailers are battling for your summer buck. Here’s how you benefit!

Consumer Alert: How to get rid of overdraft fees

Today's consumer alert concerns a novel approach to banking that could save consumers $12.4 billion a year.

Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2020 file photo, a worker heads into the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colo. A weekend ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. The White House confirms that Brazil-based meat processor JBS SA notified the U.S. government Sunday, May 30, 2021, of a ransom demand from a criminal organization likely based in Russia. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Consumer Alert: Amazon announces its dates for Prime Day

Consumer Alert: A cyberattack on a giant meat producer could drive up meat prices

Consumer Alert: Lawmakers want to makes it easier for recalls to get to used car owners

Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off

DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling more than a half-million heavy-duty Ram trucks to fix a problem that can cause the wheels to fall off.

NYS Comptroller warns of scam targeting retirees

A scam posing as the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller is targeting retirees.

Consumer Alert: Wonder why I’m wearing a long princess gown on TV? It’s to save you money online!

When you buy something on the site of your favorite retailer, do you know if it was actually sold by that retailer?

Consumer Alert: Did your credit card issuer close your account? Here’s what you can do about it!

Today's consumer alert takes a hard look at credit card cancellations.

Consumer Alert: Customer disservice. How one man’s incredible story has a lesson for us all.

This consumer alert concerns a guy you know. You know Kurt Hertzog because you are Kurt Hertzog. We've all called customer service and gotten no service at all, leaving us fuming, frustrated and fatigued.

Nearly 800K folding chairs and barstools sold at Walmart recalled due to fall hazard

Nearly 800,000 Mainstay folding chairs and barstools sold at Walmart are being recalled due to a fall hazard.

Consumer Alert: Microsoft warns of an email that gives cyber thieves control of your computer

Microsoft warned of dangerous malware that was unleased last week.

Consumer Alert: Did you get a bill for auto insurance you didn’t buy? Your identity may have been stolen.

I'm alerting you to thieves stealing your identity through auto insurers' websites.

Consumer Alert: Fat and flying? The FAA wants to weigh Americans.

This consumer alert concerns planes, pounds, and preparing to fly. Can you imagine having to step on a scale before you board a plane?

Consumer Alert: It’s tax day and you can’t pay? Here’s what you should do.

This consumer alert takes a look at time and the taxman.

Ford recalls Explorers model years 2016 through 2019

Ford has issued a recall for 621,000 Ford Explorers, model years 2016 through 2019.

Consumer Alert: FDA warns to keep cell phones more than six inches away from pacemakers

The Food and Drug Administration is warning the magnets in cell phones may*affect implanted medical devices.

Wegmans issues recall on everything bagel seasoned hummus

The supermarket issued Thursday a recall for the hummus due to what it says is the potential presence of small, hard, black foreign material.

Consumer Alert: We’re keeping our cars longer. Is car repair insurance worth it?

Wegmans warns 3.2M customers' data was vulnerable due to security issue

Consumer Alert: New York Attorney General warns of increase in scam calls

US bans dogs brought in from 100 countries with rabies risk

Consumer Alert: Here’s a great tool for getting answers when customer service won’t help

Consumer Alert: Prices are skyrocketing. Here’s how to get the most for your grocery buck.

Own an Echo? Amazon may be helping itself to your bandwidth

Rochester Police warn of text scam involving pictures of 'violent content'

Hacker compiles biggest collection of stolen passwords of all time. How to check if yours is one of them.

Consumer Alert: Do you think your messages on Facebook Messenger are private? Think again.

Consumer Alert: Big box retailers are battling for your summer buck. Here’s how you benefit!

Consumer Alert: How to get rid of overdraft fees

Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack

Consumer Alert: Amazon announces its dates for Prime Day

Consumer Alert: A cyberattack on a giant meat producer could drive up meat prices

Consumer Alert: Lawmakers want to makes it easier for recalls to get to used car owners

Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off

NYS Comptroller warns of scam targeting retirees

Consumer Alert: Wonder why I’m wearing a long princess gown on TV? It’s to save you money online!

Consumer Alert: Did your credit card issuer close your account? Here’s what you can do about it!

Consumer Alert: Customer disservice. How one man’s incredible story has a lesson for us all.

Nearly 800K folding chairs and barstools sold at Walmart recalled due to fall hazard

Consumer Alert: Microsoft warns of an email that gives cyber thieves control of your computer

Consumer Alert: Did you get a bill for auto insurance you didn’t buy? Your identity may have been stolen.

Consumer Alert: Fat and flying? The FAA wants to weigh Americans.

Consumer Alert: It’s tax day and you can’t pay? Here’s what you should do.

Ford recalls Explorers model years 2016 through 2019

Consumer Alert: FDA warns to keep cell phones more than six inches away from pacemakers

Wegmans issues recall on everything bagel seasoned hummus

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Wegmans warns 3.2M customers' data was vulnerable due to security issue

Consumer Alert: New York Attorney General warns of increase in scam calls

US bans dogs brought in from 100 countries with rabies risk

Consumer Alert: Here’s a great tool for getting answers when customer service won’t help

Consumer Alert: Prices are skyrocketing. Here’s how to get the most for your grocery buck.