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What to do if you’re offered money on Facebook or Whatsapp

September 9, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

With many people struggling to access financial aid during the pandemic, lots of consumers are searching for ways to survive financially.  In light of this, […]

Social media profile information exposed in large data breach

August 20, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

For many social media users, data security is a genuine, legitimate fear. Now, a major security incident has been highlighted by researchers at Comparitech that […]

Twitter faces fine over misuse of data 

August 4, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

On Monday, Twitter warned its investors that it could be facing a fine of $250 million dollars for misusing users’ data. The tech firm has […]

Study finds long-term vaping could increase the risk of heart problems

August 1, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

In the last few years, studies have linked e-cigarettes to a number of health risks. The devices, which are designed for smokers or ex-smokers, can […]

Vegan lawsuit against Burger King rejected by judge

July 23, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

Last November, a group of vegans started a lawsuit against Burger King, claiming that its plant-based Impossible Whopper burger was deceptive.  The group of seven […]

Ads for “stalkerware” banned by Google 

July 14, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

So called “stalkerware” has become more mainstream in recent years, most commonly for use on partners or spouses devices. There are tens of thousands of […]

FDA tells consumers to avoid Ekbisochem hand sanitizers

July 5, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

Sales of hand sanitizers has increased by over 80% in the coronavirus pandemic. Demand for these products has soared, and many consumers are buying them […]

The growing list of companies boycotting paid Facebook ads

June 30, 2020 Liz Daunton 0

More and more companies are now pulling their paid ads from Facebook over the platform’s ineffectiveness in removing online hate speech.  Facebook makes around $70 […]

Why is credit card use on the rise?

January 23, 2020 Robert Lawson 0

A recent report by Packaged Facts has shown that consumer credit card spending has increased by 7% in the last five years. But, with credit […]

Amazon announces its next project: payment by handprints

January 23, 2020 Consumer and Society 0

As Amazon continues looking to give consumers more choice in terms of payment options, a report in the Wall Street Journal has suggested that it […]

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