In frauds involving cryptocurrencies, images of celebrities like Elon Musk are being used to trick people out of their money. Here, what to watch out for.

@CFPB Send a message to your lawmakers urging them to stand up for you and your family, not banks! Click here to take action:

Fraudsters are using more sophisticated technology to trick you out of your money. Here's how to stay one step ahead.

According to the CDC, the risk of bird flu to most people in the U.S. is low. But the virus could change in ways that eventually allow it to spread more easily among people, potentially infecting millions. Here’s what experts say.

Eggs during a bird flu outbreak? “Hard-cooked eggs, 3-4 mins per side, if you’re frying them to make sure that you’re killing any possible bacteria," says CR's director of product safety research and testing, @DrJamesERogers. (via @foodandwine)

In its 14 years, the CFPB has created rules limiting credit card late fees and overdraft penalties, protected consumers from unfair lending practices, and much more. Here’s what might happen next.

Your smart devices could be turning into zombies. Many consumers don’t realize that when software updates stop, some connected devices lose key features, and could become security risks. Learn more about 🧟 💻 here:

@NYCCouncil @amazon Take action today to urge the @NYCCouncil to pass an indirect source rule, a law that would address harmful pollution from giant warehouses.

Email your state lawmakers urging them to support this new bill to help make sure you have safer choices.

RT @BrianKavanaghNY: Announcing the Coalition for the Food Safety & Chemical Disclosure Act! Together with @AMKelles and advocates from @Co…

❗ NYC residents, take action today to protect your neighborhoods: Join CR in telling the @NYCCouncil to pass a law to address the harmful pollution from giant warehouses!

Everyone who drives in winter weather should have an emergency kit in their car. Here's our list of what a good kit typically includes:

@CFPB We recommend following up with your lender to ensure your balance is zero. See more tips here:

Some complaints in the @CFPB consumer database suggest that relatively small shortfalls of this kind can trigger additional late fees and get reported as delinquent to the credit bureaus, which can wreak havoc on your credit score.

“Chopra is leaving the CFPB at a time when it continues to come under attack by predatory lenders and other industry opponents, threatening its future ability to protect consumers," said Delicia Hand, Senior Director, Digital Marketplace, at CR.