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Week of September 21, 2026
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Mouse Print*-- Here We Skimp Again -- Protein

mouse print Protein these days is expensive, so it tends to be one of the first things that food manufacturers look to reduce in a product if they want to save money. We show you some examples. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

See last week: Don't Fall for a Mystery Shopping Job Scam


CVS Online Shoppers/Browsers: Get $5-$10 Back in Legal Settlement

CVS A class action legal case was just settled that alleged that CVS shared personal information with a third party advertising company. CVS will give you $5 or $10 back if you were among the people who interacted with any CVS websites prior to July 27, 2026. Those who submit proof of accessing a CVS website (such as a screen capture of your browsing history showing a CVS website, have emails from a pick-up order, etc.), will get $10. All others get $5. If you have not received a claim code, you can still fill out the online form here. Look for that link. Warning: some antivirus programs interfere with filling out the claim form so disable them first. If you run into a problem, their claim phone is 888-654-1271 option 8.



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What Happens If a Porch Pirate Steals Your Amazon Package?

porch pirate A college student in New Orleans recently ordered an iPad from Amazon. Before she could get home on delivery day, a porch pirate stole it. At first, Amazon promised her a refund. Then they refused (rightfully, says MrConsumer, because no company is responsible if a local crook steals a properly delivered package). Frustrated, the consumer turned to Consumer Rescue for help.



Consumer Alert

That Home Rental Ad May Be Fake

Heed this warning about too-good-to-be-true monthly rent for homes and apartments advertised on TikTok. In this case, an owner's for sale pictures were used to create a scam ad to rent the same place. Here is the print version of this story.



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Bargain of the Week

Bargain Alert: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Coming

This is advance notice if you are looking for a bargain on Amazon. Their Big Deal Days will be coming in a few weeks -- October 6 - 7.

Consumer Reports

Car Seat Reviews, Trade in a Car Seat at Target to Save 20%

If you have grandchildren of car seat age, Target is offering a 20% discount on car seats, strollers and baby gear. Reviews of these along with ratings are free to everyone since they are safety-related items.

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