Archive for December 2024

Identity theft remains a serious and growing concern worldwide. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 2022 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, the agency received 1.1 million reports of identity theft that year—making it one of the top categories of consumer complaints for the third year. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) also observed a…

Tariffs Could Add $90 Billion to Electronics Costs Annually If proposed tariffs go into effect, American consumers may face significant price increases on electronics, from laptops and smartphones to gaming consoles and TVs. These tariffs—ranging from 10% to 20% on all imports and up to 60% on Chinese goods—could reshape tech buying habits and strain…