Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
How to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams
2020 has brought an uptick in financial scams due to the global pandemic.
2020 has brought an uptick in financial scams due to the global pandemic.
Honda issues major recall worldwide
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Wellness spa using modern science to bring you back into balance
Restore Hyper Wellness in St. Petersburg is taking modern science and bringing people back into balance, with therapies for inflammation, fatigue, and detoxification.
Restore Hyper Wellness in St. Petersburg is taking modern science and bringing people back into balance, with therapies for inflammation, fatigue, and detoxification.
Busiest shipping week of the holiday season begins
USPS shared recommended deadlines that it estimated would get items delivered before Christmas.
USPS shared recommended deadlines that it estimated would get items delivered before Christmas.
Parents warn against dangerous lithium 'button' batteries in holiday toys
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
FBI warns public against falling for 'money mule' schemes
According to the FBI, the crime involves witting and unwitting victims acting as money mules to move illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts—often in different countries—on behalf of others.
According to the FBI, the crime involves witting and unwitting victims acting as money mules to move illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts—often in different countries—on behalf of others.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Panera to offer 3 months of free unlimited coffee for new subscribers
Panera wants to help customers get their caffeine fix.
Panera wants to help customers get their caffeine fix.
Lawmakers look to make 'alcohol to-go' a permanent option in Florida
Two Florida state senators have uncorked proposals to make permanent a coronavirus emergency order that allowed restaurants and other food establishments with liquor licenses to include alcohol with “to-go” orders.
Two Florida state senators have uncorked proposals to make permanent a coronavirus emergency order that allowed restaurants and other food establishments with liquor licenses to include alcohol with “to-go” orders.
Publix recalls holiday cookies in 7 states, including Florida
A holiday cookie platter sold at Publix stores in seven Southern states is being recalled due to an undeclared ingredient.
A holiday cookie platter sold at Publix stores in seven Southern states is being recalled due to an undeclared ingredient.
More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard
Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.
Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.
Aldi warns customers about fake Facebook ad for free groceries
Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.
Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.
Costco extends special senior shopping hours indefinitely due to COVID spike
Costco will extend its senior shopping hours "until further notice" due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Costco will extend its senior shopping hours "until further notice" due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Kia recalls nearly 295,000 vehicles over engine fire risk
Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire.
Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire.
Don’t open it: Scam text message poses as package delivery notification
The messages sometimes have UPS or FedEx included in the text to make it seem more legit. They may even include your name.
The messages sometimes have UPS or FedEx included in the text to make it seem more legit. They may even include your name.
Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising COVID-19 grant money
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.