Consumer World

Consumer World, launched in 1995, is a public service consumer education website.

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This week: What goes in your "in case of death" folder; List of car dealers who got FTC warning letters; How much you need to retire comfortably in each state; Boost wi-fi with aluminum foil; Tomato prices; Tick repellents; free Chipotle. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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Here we downsize again with more examples of groceries that have been subject to #shrinkflation . This time it dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, cereal, and more. #protectconsumers https://t.co/XsV6bIAKzN

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This week: These foods are not as healthy as you believe; How do drug apps sell so cheaply?; 10 top smartphones; Where to forward spam texts; There's a free hidden file cleanup tool in Windows, Bargain: Planters peanuts 16oz. $1.49! #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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Here we shrink again spotlighting half a dozen grocery items that have had their contents reduced. And we'll have more next week too! #Shrinkflation #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/rbfchP2BWQ

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This week: 10 grocery items that are a bad deal; 5 streaming services likely to close; Best travel deal sites; Some senior discount days change; Which supplements do you really need?; Bona rated poorly by C/R; Say no to ext. warranties. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/mPEZNqvST1

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.@Grubhub advertised that it would "eat the fees" that are usually charged on delivered food orders. That could be a huge savings. We checked the fine print. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/7acsifVAUm

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This week: Is it better to keep AC on auto or fan?; Arm placement counts taking blood pressure; Gas saving tips; Safest 2026 cars; Tuna with more/less mercury; Windows restore to improve; Drug coupon issues; How much protein do you need? #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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Last June, Trump Mobile announced a golden made in the USA phone to be delivered in June for a $100 deposit. Didn't happen. Then they changed the fine print to say it may not be produced, and it was no longer made in USA. Now they say... #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/7fvIVqvEwp

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This week: New treatment cuts cholesterol 50% w/o statins; List of Macy's closing; Fast foods shrinking; Ways to cut dementia, stroke, etc.; #1 cruise line; Some alcohols expire; If you fall for a CAPTCHA scam; The annoyance economy. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/ZmSY0Ni1yp

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Last month, the Washington state AG sued Albertsons and Safeway for running misleading buy one, get one free sales because they allegedly jacked up the price of the item you pay for when giving away the second one. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/twbZNaBmzs

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This week: 4 chefs pick the best butter; Most reliable major appliances; Financial woes of FL condo owners; Are healthier snacks better for you?; New scams; Long term care insurance 101; Beware tipping scam, Help for Spirit flyers. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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With Mother's Day just around the corner, be careful when searching for an out-of-town florist. Sponsored search results may make the florist appear to be in a particular locale when in fact they are not! We show you warning signs. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/xHWeL3lQKO

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This week: Things people have stopped buying because of high prices; Smart TVs can spy on you; Best airlines; Fruit wash removes pesticide residue; Lifespan of USB drives; Surcharges are everywhere; Surveillance pricing issues & new law. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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In one of the most clever scams ever, a real email from @PayPal alerts recipients to a pending $987.90 charge to their account. And the scammers even make a test deposit into your account to facilitate the scam. Don't tall for it. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/rV9j3CuSsv

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This week: Surprising benefits of canned beans; Carmakers push unwanted subscriptions; New cholesterol guidelines; Protein myths; Property taxes vary widely; How gas prices vary; Chatbots fail at medical diagnoses; Candy tastes different. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/qd4erX2jJh

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We discovered that some news stories at Bing News which were purported to have just been posted mere hours earlier were in fact years old! Here's what Microsoft said about it. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/SC2pTizIkB

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This week: 30 hidden iPhone features; Clean toilets with denture tablets?; Comparing cable TV alternatives; Beware pump switching scam; Beware CAPTCHA scams; Phone/Laptop brands hard-to-fix; Costs of elder care; Google AI overview test. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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During the winter, do you buy "pet safe" ice melt at a premium cost? If so, listen up. Last month two NY consumers sued the maker of Safe Melt because they learned the hard way it really wasn't safe for pets in the way they expected. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/2BARqAsiBb

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This week: Supermarket chains' prices compared; Things that have gotten too expensive; Hershey restores real chocolate to recipes; Tools to block spam calls; Costco opening standalone gas stations; Generous cashback deals, BOGO burgers. #ProtectConsumers https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP

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How have $4+ gas prices affected you? Come take our poll this week: https://t.co/RAD5BiJ5gP #ProtectConsumers