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GOVERNMENT LAWSUIT ALLEGES 3 BIG BANKS ALLOWED ‘FRAUD TO FESTER’ ON ZELLE – The federal government accuses Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo of “failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud” on Zelle that resulted in losses of $870 million.
WATCH OUT: FAKE REVIEWS ARE EVERYWHERE – The growing problem of deceptive reviews makes it challenging to get objective information about the products or services you plan to buy. Here’s what you can do to spot dishonest reviews.
Consumerpedia, Episode 75: CHECKBOOK’S COLLEGE OF CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE – We’ve come up with a fun way to celebrate our 75th episode. It’s an old-fashioned radio quiz show, featuring the morning anchors at KIRO Newsradio in Seattle. Play along and test your Consumer IQ.
BUYING TOYS ON OVERSEAS WEBSITES CAN BE RISKY – Cost-conscious consumers have discovered the crazy low prices offered by overseas sites, such as Temu and Shein, but the safety of these products is not guaranteed.
FRAUD ALERT: WATCH OUT FOR WORTHLESS GIFT CARDS – You’ve made your list and checked it twice. And when you go shopping, you want to get the most for your money and avoid trouble. Checkbook’s tips will help you find the best deals and avoid a holiday debt hangover.
Consumerpedia, Episode 74: WHY PASSKEYS ARE BETTER THAN PASSWORDS – Microsoft’s Vice President for Identity Security explains what passkeys are and how they work, why they are better than passwords, and how you can switch to them on your online accounts.
DON’T LET HOLIDAY SHOPPING WRECK YOUR FAMILY BUDGET – You’ve made your list and checked it twice. And when you go shopping, you want to get the most for your money and avoid trouble. Checkbook’s tips will help you find the best deals and avoid a holiday debt hangover.
Consumerpedia, Episode 73: CHECKBOOK’S HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS 2024 – Tips on how to find the best prices, avoid fake sales and gift card scams, stop porch pirates, and spot bogus online shipping notices. Also, the pros and cons of buy now, pay later loans.
BUY NOW, PAY LATER OFTEN A DEBT TRAP – When used wisely, these short-term loans can help you deal with cash flow problems without turning to more expensive credit. When misused, they can turn into high-cost debt with serious consequences.
AIRLINES MUST PROVIDE AUTOMATIC REFUNDS FOR CANCELED OR SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED FLIGHTS – No more hoops to jump through. If the airline owes you a refund and you don’t want to take another flight or accept miles or a coupon as compensation, they must quickly and automatically give you a refund.