Herb Weisbaum is a Contributing Editor at a leading consumer advocacy platform. He focuses on helping consumers save time and money while avoiding rip-offs and scams, with a particular emphasis on automotive issues, car repair, and commercial airlines. Herb's insights and expertise have been featured in WNYO-TV, The Philadelphia Inquirer, KATU News, KOMO News, and the Star Tribune.
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Herb Weisbaum's coverage is primarily focused on personal finance and consumer protection, with a significant portion devoted to "how-to" guides and government announcements. This indicates that he may be responsive to pitches offering practical advice for consumers related to personal finance or insights into new regulations impacting consumers.
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Fraud losses reported to the Federal Trade Commission reached $15.9 billion in 2025, up 27%.
By: Herb Weisbaum
Buying a used car presents numerous risks for consumers. The vehicle could have hidden flaws—such as accident or flood damage—or a tampered odometer.Digital das
By: Herb Weisbaum
Many hotels are now using in-room sensors to detect smoking or vaping in non-smoking rooms. When triggered, guests are charged cleaning fees of $250
By: Herb Weisbaum
Despite predictions that banks would eliminate overdraft fees, they remain a costly burden for many consumers
By: Herb Weisbaum
“Phishing” scams, where cybercriminals impersonate a trusted entity—such as a bank, government agency, or delivery service.
When fuel prices surge, gas-saving tricks are as plentiful as people complaining about the high cost of filling their tanks.
By: Herb Weisbaum
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) is one of the best ways to shield yourself from high gasoline prices.
By: Herb Weisbaum, Kevin Moss
The use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy has ballooned over the past few years, with one in eight American adults currently taking a GLP-1 medication
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