Week of October 16, 2023
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Consumer World Original
The label on some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups packages boldly says "You Could Win $25,000." How do you play the game for free as the law requires? The label says "see inside for details!"
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Consumer Reports is offering a free app called Permission Slip that helps you take control of your personal data online. It identifies sites that may have your data and helps you submit a request to have it deleted or no longer sold.
Nothing is more annoying than seeing one price advertised and then learning there are additional mandatory charges associated with its purchase. Now, Uncle Sam is proposing a series of moves to end most junk fees and require companies to be upfront when they advertise a price. In other words, they will need to advertise a complete price so the price you see is the price you pay.
Consumer Insight
[Ignore embedded ad.] Amazon continues to roll out technology that lets shoppers scan their credit card as they enter the store, grab whatever they want, and then walk out without stopping at the checkout counter. A system of cameras and sensors sees what you are buying and automatically charges your card. See how it works.
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