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With Pedestrian Deaths at Crisis Levels, Consumer Reports Supports Lifesaving Proposed Safety Standard for the Front of Vehicles

Nationally representative CR survey finds 75% of Americans would back new regulation to protect pedestrians, even if it led to design or styling changes on…

December 18, 2024

Cars
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Consumer Reports Finds Dangerously-Accessible Button Batteries in Toys, Household Items: How to Protect Your Family This Holiday Season

Amazon and Home Depot remove risky products from their stores WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Reports (CR) today published an evaluation that uncovered alarming safety risks…

December 17, 2024

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports praises Federal Trade Commission final rule to protect consumers from excessive junk fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports (CR) applauded the final rule announced today by the White House to protect consumers from the growing cost of junk…

December 17, 2024

Money
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Consumer Reports Commends NHTSA Final Seat Belt Reminder Rule

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its final rule requiring seat belt use warnings for rear seats in…

December 16, 2024

Cars
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CFPB finalizes rule to protect consumers from excessive overdraft bank fees

Consumer Reports applauds rule that will save consumers billions and ensure fees are clearly disclosed to consumers WASHINGTON DC – A new rule issued by…

December 12, 2024

Money
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CFPB proposes rule to prevent data brokers from selling or misusing sensitive personal data

Consumer Reports applauds proposal to require data brokers to abide by the Fair Credit Reporting Act WASHINGTON DC — A new rule proposed by the…

December 3, 2024

Money
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Consumer Reports Statement: NHTSA Protects Consumer Safety, Leaves Strong Automatic Emergency Braking Rule Intact After Auto Industry Tried to Weaken It

CR Calls on Every Auto Manufacturer to Work Now to Implement Improved AEB  WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) today applauded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

November 25, 2024

Cars
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Sophisticated wire transfer scams targeting bank customers becoming more common

Consumer Reports calls for stronger safeguards to protect defrauded consumers YONKERS, NY — A new Consumer Reports investigation found that sophisticated wire transfer scams targeting…

November 25, 2024

Money
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FCC proposes fine against video doorbell manufacturer following Consumer Reports investigation

Washington, DC – Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a $734,872 fine against Eken, a Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer, for…

November 21, 2024

Tech & Privacy
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CFPB issues new rule to supervise digital payment apps offered by big tech companies

Consumer Reports applauds rule that aims to protect users from fraud and privacy risks  WASHINGTON DC — Under a new rule finalized by the Consumer…

November 21, 2024

Money
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