It’s not an old wives tale – staring at the sun is harmful to your eyes. If you’re one of the millions of people excited to see the coast-to-coast solar eclipse on August 21st, make sure you protect yourself and use specialized sunglasses. Special-purpose solar   …Continue Reading Turnaround bright eyes and check those eclipse sunglasses!

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began mailing over 2,000 checks totaling more than $372,000 to victims of a work-at-home scheme. In June, American Business Builders settled with the FTC over alleged deceptive practices. According to the FTC, consumers paid American Business Builders fees ranging from   …Continue Reading FTC Reimburses Victims of a Business Opportunity Scheme

Some consumers opt to lease a used car rather than a new one. Leasing a used car can be a way to get a quality vehicle at a lower monthly payment or have regular access to a reliable vehicle if your credit score prevents you   …Continue Reading Used Car Leases

After the recent fatal accident at the Ohio State Fair we decided to check with the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) within the Division of Professional Licensure for some information on amusement park safety in Massachusetts. What level of confidence can consumers have   …Continue Reading Amusement Park Safety

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning consumers of a new impersonation scheme targeting citizens across the country. In March, the SSA and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) alerted the public to a scam in which consumers were receiving calls from individuals posing   …Continue Reading Social Security Telephone Scam