Consumer affairs articles
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Consumer watchdogs say to look out for eclipse ‘scams’
Millions will be looking to the sky Monday for the total solar eclipse, but watchdogs said the stars are also aligning for scams that typically shadow massive events.
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Cougar shot, killed in Ashland after attacking, consuming animals
ASHLAND, Ore. – A Cougar has been shot and killed after attacking multiple animals near Siskiyou School on Clay Street. According to Ashland Police, an OSP Fish and Game trooper shot and killed the cougar after officers found evidence it had attacked and consumed multiple wild animals Thursday afternoon. APD told NBC5 the cougar had […]
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Albert Heijn supermarket prices don't add up: Consumer group
Consumer association Consumentenbond is taking the Albert Heijn supermarket group to court to find out more about cash register mistakes which have led to shoppers paying more than they should. The association’s research shows that AH, Jumbo and Plus receipts are often likely to be wrong when checked against the prices of goods in the stores. In 2023, the association said it wanted compensation for consumers who have for years put up with the mistakes, unbeknown to them. Albert Heijn has been