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The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are tampering with QR scan codes and directing you to malicious websites rather than reliable sources.

Recently, Peloton decided to temporarily halt the production of its bikes and treadmills due to a lack of consumer demand. There likely won't be a rower coming anytime soon.

Abigail Disney is the granddaughter of the Walt Disney Company's co-founder. What's her net worth as an heir to the Disney fortune? Does she work for Disney?

Friskies wet cat food seems to be in short supply amid the canned pet food shortage. Why is there a shortage of Friskies wet cat food?

Calls for boycotting Carhartt are growing amid its vaccine mandate. Is the apparel company publicly traded, and is it going out of business?

You’ll receive tax forms for Amazon Flex if you’ve earned more than $600 in a tax year through the company. Read more about reporting the income.

The NACHW won’t be sending out free COVID-19 tests, although the organization’s website does direct you to a reliable source. The U.S. government is giving out free COVID-19 tests.

In December 2021, Walmart completed multiple trademark filings involving cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the metaverse. What's next for the retailer?

Grocery stores are running out of everything from chicken to cat food. Why are the grocery store shelves empty? Amid supply chain issues, how long will the shortage last?

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc on the supply chain. It's causing an increase in worker absences. Is there a chicken shortage?

Many consumers have been struggling to find basil leaves. Is there a basil shortage in 2022? How long will the supply chain issues last?

The "Bought Milk" settlement is still sending out payments to claimants, five years later, through a pro-rata distribution via virtual Mastercards.

USPS lottery scam and giveaway scam messages can bilk unsuspecting consumers out of money or personal information. Learn more about these scams.

Many people end up receiving win notifications from Publishers Clearing House. Is the company real or is it just another scam that you should avoid?

The best at-home COVID test for you depends on a variety of factors, but reviewers have selected some products available online and in stores now.

The Sugarlands Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tenn., produces handcrafted whiskey and moonshine. Who owns the company?

Potatoes have made it to the list of food products that are in short supply in 2021. What's driving the food shortage this year?

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer has said the chain's staff will be required to have the COVID-19 booster shot. Will this mandate affect his net worth?

Officials across the U.S. are warning people about a parcel-tracking text scam criminals are using to steal personal and financial information.

Under Armour finally stepped into the NFT game on Dec. 21 and dropped its first-ever NFT collection. The company partnered with NBA superstar Steph Curry.

Amazon Web Services, or AWS, experienced its third outage in three weeks. The outages have taken out massive numbers of sites and apps. How many websites run on AWS?

Mia Torres phone calls claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are scams. Here's how to avoid scammers, whether by phone, email, text message, or social media.

On Dec. 12, Zegna closed its business combination with Investindustrial Acquisition Corp. (IIAC). What's the forecast for ZGN stock?

Former McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired in 2019, but new details later surfaced about his relationships with employees. McDonald's sued him for severance money.

Will Disney and YouTube TV be able to reach a deal or will channels like ESPN have to leave YouTube TV amid the contract dispute?

As it's clear that Massachusetts residents may soon be unable to buy eggs, legislators may revise the law to stem a potential egg shortage.

Kroger announced that it will be taking away COVID-19 benefits from its unvaccinated workers beginning on January 1, 2022.

On Dec. 13, RTFKT Studios announced that Nike will acquire the company just a day after its NFT collection reveal, CloneX. Nike is gearing up for the metaverse.

Is Pawsionate a scam? Angry customers are leaving one-star reviews for the the company, which offers customized products for pet lovers.

Peloton says that its bike didn’t cause an "Sex and the City" character’s death. However, its stock price still fell on the same day as the "And Just Like That…" premiere.

New Zealand is seeking to eradicate smoking in its country by 2027. It will be implementing some very strict regulations. What about marijuana and alcohol?

Amazon acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup based in Colorado, in 2019. Its autonomous carts should help expedite Amazon's warehouse fulfillment services.

Following backlash from users and Congress, Instagram is rolling out parental controls to help teens limit their app usage. The release date is next year.

In a warning about Amazon scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission said people reported losing more than $27 million to the fraudsters in one year.

Among a host of other food items on the shortage list, strawberries have also become scarce. What is causing a strawberry shortage in 2021?

Discount retailer Dollar General plans to open 1,000 Popshelf locations in the future by 2025, with 100 new stores planned for 2022.

Parents are facing a Lunchables shortage amid the ongoing supply-demand imbalance. When is the Lunchables shortage expected to end?

Each morning between Thanksgiving and Christmas, excited children look for where Elf on the Shelf is hiding. Who invented Elf on the Shelf anyway?

I bonds are an inflation-protected savings program started by the Treasury in 1998. You can invest in I bonds easily with several potential tax benefits.

Santa entertainers are in short supply this holiday season. Some have passed away from COVID-19, while others have left the industry.