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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap.
The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel.
The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss.
Investment and cryptocurrency scam…
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network.
Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday.
The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident.
"Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries.
Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls.
The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising.
The recall i…
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems.
Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website.
FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening.
Consumers…
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios.
The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last.
Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors.
The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …
