Consumer World @consumerworld
Consumer World, launched in 1995, is a public service consumer education website. consumerworld.org Boston Joined March 2009-
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Post has been sued by a consumer claiming that the number of actual one-cup servings in certain of their cereals is less than the box claims. That also means each actual serving has more calories, sodium, and sugar. #ProtectConsumers mouseprint.org/2026/07/13/pos…
This week: Don't send checks in the mail!; More advice on cellphone battery charging; How to remove oven glass stains; New car brands with quality problems; Best brands for value; What 1 degree lower for AC costs you; Get $10 rebates. #ProtectConsumers ConsumerWorld.org
This week: 15 things you can't return to Amazon; Best rotisserie chicken is from... (not Costco); #1 sign of colon cancer; Car insurance firms rated on customer satisfaction; Tips from real frugal people; Unhealthiest breakfast cereals. #ProtectConsumers ConsumerWorld.org
A California consumer is suing @dominos for charging more than the menu price by adding a junk fee to diners' bills disguised as a tax. #ProtectConsumers mouseprint.org/2026/07/06/dom…
This week: Best day of the week to buy gas; How to spot CAPTCHA scams; What you really get at outlet stores; Remedy for stiff old towels; How many tomatoes should plants produce?: Best paper towel brands; RI regulates self-checkouts 1st. #ProtectConsumers ConsumerWorld.org
Last week, @AldiUSA ran a big sweepstakes giving away mystery boxes of groceries. Thousands showed up, and 1000s grew angry since Aldi made them think they had snagged a one, keep them waiting for ~45 min., and then told them "sold out." #ProtectConsumers mouseprint.org/2026/06/29/ald…
This week: Here's Amazon's hidden coupon page; The temp to set AC to save $$$; Fast food restaurants rated; Rare Pyrex with $$$; Lifespan of major fridge brands; These iPhones to get iOS27; Amazon Prime Day is now (+ Target and Walmart). #ProtectConsumers ConsumerWorld.org
If a company posts a sign in its physical location indicating any complaints will be resolved via arbitration and not in court, has a binding contract been formed? See what a court said. #ProtectConsumers mouseprint.org/2026/06/22/can…
This week: Don't google company phone numbers; How to reduce home insurance costs; Overnight charging ages cell batteries; New scam phone# checker; How to get rid of sweat stains; Cheapest used cars to insure; Why to turn off bluetooth. #ProtectConsumers ConsumerWorld.org
In national TV ads, they're peddling emergency kits with 8 prescription drugs for various illnesses & infections to keep on hand when drugstores and doctors offices are closed at 2 a.m. We worry about self-diagnosis and self-medication. #ProtectConsumers mouseprint.org/2026/06/15/the…
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 ConsumerWorld.org
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 mouseprint.org/2026/06/08/her…
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 ConsumerWorld.org
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 mouseprint.org/2026/06/01/her…
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 consumerworld.org
.@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 mouseprint.org/2026/05/25/wil…
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 ConsumerWorld.org
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 mouseprint.org/2026/05/18/tru…
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 ConsumerWorld.org
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 mouseprint.org/2026/05/11/wa-…
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