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More than 762,000 Pepperoni “Hot Pockets” Recalled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that NestlĂ© is recalling about 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot Pockets that may be contaminated with pieces of glass and hard plastic. The products were made from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The product has a shelf life of 14 months. The following product is subject to recall: 54-oz packages…

What the Tech? How to Avoid a New Phone Scam

Are you getting more scam calls lately? During the early days of the pandemic, many scam call centers were closed but they’re making up for that missed time now. Scam calls are up and one is making the rounds again. The caller claims your Social Security Number was used to rent a car which was later found by police investigating…

What the Tech? FBI Warns of Fake Banking Apps

During the pandemic millions of people who have primarily have stayed at home in isolation have been doing their banking using a mobile app for the first time. CNBC reported earlier this year that banks saw a 200% increase in new mobile banking registrations. In 2019 the FBI reports 75% of Americans had done some form of mobile banking. That…

Consumer Alert: Ford Recalls More than 268,000 Vehicles

Ford Motor Company has announced that it is issuing a safety recall to fix door latches on some cars. It says some of the cars are registered or have been registered in Alabama. Ford is recalling some 2014-15 Ford Fiesta, 2014-16 Ford Fusion and 2014-16 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The company says a piece in the door latch may crack and…