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Derek Kravitz
Verified
Investigative Journalist, Consumer Reports
New York
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news
sports, the stock market
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By Derek Kravitz Verified| Consumer Reports Verified General Motors was reprimanded by the federal government for collecting customers’ driving data and sharing it with other companies. Yet the practice continues among other big automakers.
By Derek Kravitz Verified| Consumer Reports Verified Four popular voice cloning apps do not do enough to make sure users have the speaker’s consent Updated March 10, 2025 Photo Illustration: Chris Griggs/Consumer Reports, Getty Images You’ve probably heard about “grandparent scams”: An unsuspecting senior gets a frantic phone call from an imposter claiming to be a family member, sounding remarkably like them and saying they need money—quickly—to get out of a jam. Can you send the funds now, via a gift card, a wire transfer, or just plain cash?...
The Dismantling of a Financial Watchdog Is Already Harming Consumers—and Worse May Be to Come - Consumer Reports
By Derek Kravitz Verified| Consumer Reports Verified With the CFPB told to stop its work, millions of consumers’ hopes of restitution may be lost February 20, 2025 Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Five years ago, Sally Proske was 30 and desperate. She had accumulated nearly $41,000 in high-interest credit card debt—more than she could comfortably pay off on her salary as a live-event and concert production manager in Chicago and still afford rent and food.
Company Info
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy, founded in 1936. Originally known as Consumers Union, it was established to provide unbiased evaluations of goods and services during a time of limited consumer protections. The organization is headquartered in the U.S. and operates independently, as it does not accept advertising or free product samples. Consumer Reports conducts rigorous product testing across various categories, including appliances, electronics, and vehicles. It also engages in investigative reporting on public health and safety issues, advocating for consumer protection policies such as drug pricing transparency and product safety regulations. Additionally, it offers digital tools like product comparison databases and reliability surveys to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. The organization targets individual consumers, providing them with access to ratings, reviews, and buying guides through a membership model.
Yonkers, New York, United States
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Founded: 1936