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Mouse Print* -- At Target, The Price is  Right  Variable

Purely by accident when MrConsumer was shopping at his local Target recently, he discovered gross price discrepancies between the in-store shelf price, aisle scanner price, and online price for the very same item. And that was only the beginning of the price differences. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

Supermarket Dirty Tricks Limit Competition, Raise Prices

It is no secret that big retailers don't like competition. Lesser known are the sneaky legal moves that some large chains use to keep competitors away. That means that you as a customer have fewer choices in your neighborhood and face higher prices. Stop & Shop, the largest supermarket in New England, is a master at this, as reported in this eye-opening story. [Click X to close pop-up.] And don't think this is the only company utlizing these age-old tactics.

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How to Get Home COVID Tests Free

As of January 15, home COVID-19 tests are covered by private insurance but NOT by Medicare. This fact sheet explains how the system works and how to get reimbursments if you didn't get the test free to start with at the point of purchase. And starting January 19, the federal government's CovidTests.gov website will allow you to order four free at-home tests to be mailed to you.

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Consumer Alert

Lookalike Websites Could Fool You

Tech reporter Jamey Tucker shows you two sophisticated websites for Bowflex. Can you tell which one is real and which is the fake? Probably not! He offers tips on how not to get snookered by scam sites like these.

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