Tag: Consumer protection
Beware: Smart Beds Vulnerable to Hacking
Smart beds, which may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, are actually a real thing. However, experts are warning that these innovative...
Elon Musk’s X Faces EU Fines for Deceptive Paid Checkmarks
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing potential fines from the European Commission for deceptive practices related to the verification system. The EU...
Amazon under EU Investigation for Recommender Algorithms and Ad Transparency
The European Commission has sent Amazon another request for information regarding its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). This request focuses on areas...
The Dangers of Illegal Drugs in Diamond Shruumz Candies: Causes of Severe Illnesses
Newly released testing data of Diamond Shruumz-brand gummies purchased in 2023 identified the presence of psilocin, a hallucinogenic drug closely related to the magic-mushroom...
Sitejabber Faces FTC Charges for Fake Product Reviews
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented new regulations regarding how businesses can represent themselves online, specifically targeting fake reviews, reviews posted by...
Nationwide Outbreak Sparks Massive Meat Recall After Another Death
A recent deadly bacterial outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has caused concern across the nation. The outbreak has now sickened a total...
Avoid Purchasing Suspicious Weight Loss Drugs Online – A Cautionary Tale
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed the dangers of purchasing counterfeit weight loss drugs from illegal online pharmacies without a prescription....
FTC Challenges Microsoft’s Game Pass Price Hikes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concerns over the recent price increases announced by Microsoft for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service tiers....
FCC Proposes 60-Day Unlock Rule for T-Mobile Phones
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a new rule that would require all wireless providers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation....



















