Consumer Protection

With Christmas and Hanukah just around the corner, the holiday shopping season is almost upon us, ready or not. Before you hit the malls or the internet to make the little ones on your holiday shopping list happy, check out the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's toy safety tips for parents and gift buyers. CPSC identifies the top five toy hazards as: scooters and other riding toys; small balls and other toys with small parts; balloons; magnets; and chargers and adapters.

If you have $75,000 in cash, can you stuff it into a suitcase and board a plane with it? One passenger actually did this. A few years back, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Richmond International Airport discovered $75,000 in cash in a passenger's luggage during a security check. The question remains: Is it legal to travel with that much cash?

In what many are calling an absurd move, Disney claimed that a widower whose wife died from an allergic reaction after dining at a restaurant in Disney Springs, Florida, has no right to sue in court. According to Disney, he waived his right by agreeing to the…

Have you ever been involved in a pricing dispute at a store or while shopping online? You know, when a retailer tries to charge you more than the listed price for an item you want to purchase? Well, just because the computer contains the wrong price doesn't mean you need to pay it. In almost every jurisdiction, you are entitled to pay the lowest advertised price or lowest retail price listed on the item. This includes any sale price or reduced price that may be applicable.

It seems like there's a new internet scam or security breach happening every week, but truth be told, many typical online behaviors can make you more vulnerable to scams. To protect your online well-being, make sure to watch out for these red flags when you are online using email or social media so you don’t end up as a fraud victim. Typically people think older adults are the only ones who fall victim to phishing or identity theft, but young adults are also regular victims of scammers and need to be aware. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken the lead on advising the American people of the scams out there that you should be aware of.

Recent incidents involving major airlines have reignited concerns about aviation safety, prompting passengers to question the reliability of air travel. While flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation, these events highlight the importance of ongoing vigilance and regulatory oversight in the industry. We recap events…