Mark Huffman

3 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Scammers are reviving the Xfinity imposter scam, now claiming that a previously offered 50% discount is being removed, and threatening a $1,000 fee for non-response — urging victims to call back urgently. • None The scam demands payment via Target gift cards, a classic red flag, and appears to target former Xfinity customers, possibly using data from the 2022 Comcast breach.

3 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Dollar General reported over $10 billion in Q1 revenue, beating expectations and raising its full-year outlook despite inflation and tariff concerns. • None The retailer saw a significant increase in visits and spending from middle- and higher-income consumers looking for value. • None While low-income shoppers remain financially strained, the company’s growth is driven by affluent shoppers trading down, potentially at the expense of other retailers.

3 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Economic worries are reshaping consumer spending patterns, with loyalty programs and savings taking center stage. • None Gen Z is adapting more aggressively than Gen X, yet shows gaps in economic literacy. • None Trust in government is eroding, raising the stakes for brands to act with authenticity and care. As the U.S. economy braces for continued turbulence, a new study from Alter Agents reveals that consumers are responding with swift and strategic adjustments to their spending habits.

4 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Website traffic, messages to landlords and applications on Zillow Rentals typically peak in the first week of June. • None Renter households are at a record high, and renters are far more likely to move than homeowners. • None 2025 is shaping up to be even busier than recent years, with more activity to date on Zillow Rentals. If you’re looking for a house or apartment to rent this month, you’ve got plenty of competition.

4 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Age- and sex-adjusted incidence of dementia fell from 3.5% in 2015 to 2.8% in 2021. • None Dementia incidence was highest among Black beneficiaries (3.1%), followed by White (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%) beneficiaries in 2021. • None Higher rates of dementia were consistently found in women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods.