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BAMAMON LED projecting finger light recall for button-cell battery ingestion hazard

BAMAMON Finger Light Recall: Check These Amazon Toys for Button Batteries

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If you bought a box of colorful BAMAMON LED projecting finger lights from Amazon, check the package before letting children use them again. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, has recalled about 6,533 BAMAMON LED Projecting Finger Light Toys because children can easily access the button-cell batteries inside the toys. If swallowed, button

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Shelf price versus checkout price showing what shoppers should do when the register charges more

Shelf Price vs. Checkout Price: What Should You Do When the Register Charges More?

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You pick up an item marked $5.99 on the shelf. At checkout, it rings up at $6.79. It’s only 80 cents, so you may be tempted to ignore it—especially if there is a line behind you. But when several items are priced incorrectly, or the same problem happens repeatedly, those small differences can add up.

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Cleo AI refund FTC email notification and PayPal payment deadline

Cleo AI Refund: Check Your Email Today—FTC PayPal Payments Start Tomorrow

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If you paid Cleo AI for an eligible instant cash advance, check your email today. October 26, 2026 is the final day of the Federal Trade Commission’s official notification window for the Cleo AI refund program. The FTC says eligible consumers are being notified by email between October 8 and October 26. PayPal payments are

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Debt relief scam warning with five things to check before paying

Debt Relief Scam: They Say They’re Your Bank—5 Things to Check Before You Pay

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Your phone rings, and the person on the other end seems to know a surprising amount about you. They know you have credit-card debt. They may even know your bank’s name, your approximate balance, your ZIP code, or part of your Social Security number. Then comes the offer: “We can reduce what you owe,” “We

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Social Security online services versus phone and office guide

Social Security: Online vs. Phone vs. Office—Which Should You Use?

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If you need something from Social Security, your first instinct may be to call the 800 number or drive to the nearest office. But for many routine tasks, neither may be the fastest choice anymore. The Social Security Administration, or SSA, says its website and personal my Social Security accounts are now available 24 hours

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IRS IP PIN tax identity theft protection compared with a credit freeze

IRS IP PIN: Why a Credit Freeze Isn’t Enough for Tax Identity Theft

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If someone steals your Social Security number, freezing your credit is one of the most useful steps you can take. But a credit freeze does not solve every identity-theft problem. It is mainly designed to make it harder for someone to open a new credit account in your name. It does not authenticate the federal

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Passport renewal scam warning showing how to identify official U.S. government passport websites

Passport Renewal Search Ads: How to Avoid Fake Government Websites

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If you search Google for “passport renewal,” “renew passport online,” or “apply for a passport,” don’t assume the first result belongs to the U.S. government. Paid search advertisements can appear above ordinary search results, and a private company’s website can look surprisingly official. It may use government-style colors, seals, words such as “Gov,” or language

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Costway high chair recall with free replacement for convertible high chairs

Costway High Chair Recall: Stop Using It and Get a Free Replacement

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If you bought a Costway convertible high chair from Walmart, Target, or Costway.com, take a few minutes to check whether your chair is included in a new federal recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced a recall of about 3,332 Costway convertible high chairs on October 22, 2026. The chairs do not

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PowRyte pressure washer warning for shock and electrocution hazard

PowRyte Pressure Washer Warning: Stop Using It Immediately

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If you own a PowRyte electric pressure washer, don’t use it again until you check whether it is the product covered by a new federal safety warning. On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, warned consumers to stop using PowRyte pressure washers immediately because the machines lack an integrated Ground-Fault

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Military Veteran identity theft checklist for bank accounts VA benefits and credit freeze

Military & Veteran Identity Theft: What to Do If Your Information Is Stolen

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If you are a servicemember or Veteran and discover that someone may have your Social Security number, bank information, VA account details, or other personal information, changing your password is important—but it may not be enough. Identity theft can affect several parts of your financial life at the same time: your existing bank accounts, your

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