Mark Huffman

Reporter

“I think consumers need someone to listen to them and I find taking on that role to be very gratifying.” Mark has written about consumer issues for ConsumerAffairs.com since 2004. Previously, he was a news correspondent for the Associated Press Radio Network, Westwood One Radio Networks and Marketwatch.com. Huffman also produces video segments for ConsumerAffairs.com and, in 2006, produced a 20-minute DVD, “Senior Scam Alert,” a training tool to help seniors avoid scams. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Kentucky, and he and his family reside in Richmond, VA. Write to him at mark.huffman@consumeraffairs.com.

What Mark loves about ConsumerAffairs

I have the opportunity to do what I love while helping consumers avoid scams and make good decisions.

Favorite book

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Favorite movie

Groundhog Day

Articles by Mark Huffman

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Companies are getting billions in tariff refunds. Here’s who's sharing with consumers. image

Companies are getting billions in tariff refunds. Here’s who's sharing with consumers.

Some retailers are cutting prices while others are using the money to cover costs

Read article Aug. 31, 2026

By Mark Huffman

Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting sends oil above $90, threatening higher gas prices image

Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting sends oil above $90, threatening higher gas prices

The latest exchange of attacks makes the gas price outlook less certain

Read article Aug. 31, 2026

By Mark Huffman

AI boom is creating a chip shortage — and making computers more expensive image

AI boom is creating a chip shortage — and making computers more expensive

Memory chips are being diverted toward lucrative AI data centers

Read article Aug. 31, 2026

By Mark Huffman

FTC says talking about scams can help prevent the next victim image

FTC says talking about scams can help prevent the next victim

Here’s why law enforcement wants you to report attempted scams

Read article Aug. 31, 2026

By Mark Huffman

Walmart agrees to $50 million settlement over opioid prescriptions image

Walmart agrees to $50 million settlement over opioid prescriptions

Consumers are unlikely to receive compensation

Read article Aug. 31, 2026

By Mark Huffman

Crash-avoidance technology can raise repair bills — and still save drivers money image

Crash-avoidance technology can raise repair bills — and still save drivers money

Sensors and cameras make some collision repairs more expensive

Read article Aug. 28, 2026

By Mark Huffman