Starbucked - Consumer Activism is for Everyone
Jeremy Dorosin takes on Starbucks. A problem with a wedding gift sparks a website that major newspapers and network TV news have turned into a major consumer backlash.
http://www.starbucked.com/
Rip-off Report
A nationwide (USA) consumer reporting web site to enter complaints about companies and individuals who are ripping people off.
http://ripoffreport.com/
Problem with Ecost.com
Full details of a problem with this a purchase of software from this company.
http://www.stephanemaes.com/ESSEM/pub/webpub.htm
Consumer Alerts
A personal list of companies the author has had dealings with in the past. Includes copies of complaints and correspondence.
http://www.madwand.org/
Bosley Medical Testimonials
Satisfied patients convey their positive experiences.
http://bosley-medical.tripod.com/index.html
Shopping.com Lies
On April 26, 1999, Shopping.com announced commercial accounts would be closed after 5 PM on April 27. However, the commercial accounts were closed immediately.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz4/liars/lies.html
Culotta Homes
A place for current and prospective owners of a home built by Culotta Homes in Waterdown, Ontario to share experiences and information.
http://www.culottahomeowners.com/
Termite Inspections for Florida Home Buyers
Describes how Florida home buyers and homeowners can protect themselves from the catastrophe one buyer encountered.
http://www.termitealert.org
Reality Click
Promotes customer relationships. Realityclickers can post rant or rave messages and realityclick will then email the company mentioned and let them know that there is a posting directed towards them.
http://www.realityclick.com/index.html
Werner: The Big Blue Screw
Criticizes Werner Enterprises. Claims of fradulent and unethical training.
http://www.angelfire.com/rebellion/wernerscrews/
Don Lapre Yahoo! Group
Opinions about Don Lapre and his Making Money Package.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/donlapre2/
Selby General Hospital
Claims poor treatment in emergency room.
http://www.selbyinfo.com/
TheGripe.com
Read new gripes or submit your gripe.
http://www.thegripe.com
Blue Cross Don't Pay
Customer describes Blue Cross's reasons to avoid paying claims.
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3bvmz/welcome.html
Nikon Coolpix Cameras Defective
Consumer bought defective Nikon Coolpix950 camera, sent it back for service three times, and each time received a camera with a different dysfuction.
http://www.visi.com/~stu/
Scandinavian tour operator VING
How worlds biggest tour operator (Airtours) acts when an accident happens. Actual material form investigation, police reports and correspondence from VING management told by survivor of bus crash.
http://www.vingkund.com/en
Natwest Bank Fraud
Claims against the illegal and unethical practices of National Westminster Bank, UK.
http://www.natwestfraud.com
Reportbook.com
"Book" of "reports" on local businesses, service companies and professionals, written by consumers. Organized by city and category.
http://reportbook.com
GoodYear and JustTires Aren't Very Nice
A 3-year story of a broken price guarantee, and a store that refused to pay a refund.
http://www.internetusers.com/~members/justtires/
Cruise from Hell - Norweigan Cruise Lines
A description of a cruise with links to others who went through the same situations.
http://members.tripod.com/phdewar/main.htm
Vending Business Help and Information
What you need to know before you get into vending. The key to success. All about locators. Save time, aggrevation and money.
http://www.all-vending-machines.com
Jvision Image Name Dispute
Object Insight lawyers threatened trademark infringement lawsuit over filenames containing the letters "jvision", such as an unrelated "jvision.gif" image.
http://er3.com/ojvision/
Countrywide Home Loan Sucks
Tells a story of unfair business practices with Countrywide Home Loan.
http://www.countrywidehomeloansucks.com
Canadian Tire Destroyed My Engine
Informing the public of one customer's dealings with Canadian Tire.
http://brad.psibersport.com/index.html
The Short End of The Stick
Compares incomes of top corporate CEO's with those of entry level employees to document the growing disparity between rich and poor.
http://www.fdungan.com/stick.htm
Floramex, Personal Bad Experience
Customer paid for delivery of fresh roses. Roses developed purple spots the next day, and died without ever blossoming.
http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/zeros/1884/Floramex.htm
JC Penney's Customer Treatment Philosophy
JC Penney sent erroneous report of $2607.93 judgment for nonpayment of store credit card debt to credit reporting agencies. Despite collection attorneys admitting error in May 2000, report still not retracted in January 2001.
http://ihatejcpenney.homestead.com/
Malbax.com
A UK customer site warning about the problems associated with purchasing cigarettes and tobacco via the internet, from other EU countries. Includes customer comments.
http://www.malbax.verybad.co.uk
Rude Insulting Bank Employees
Bank employees who are described as stone-faced, unfriendly and unprofessional.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/atlor4/Rude_Insulting_Bank_Employees.index.html
CompUSA Complaint Forum
A place to add complaints or compliment about the products or services of the company.
http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=000GwD
Kanes Furniture Fraud
Personal experience after purchasing furniture at the Sarasota branch of Savon Furniture, a branch of Kanes Furniture.
http://www.myopia.org/kanesfurniture/
Bosley Medical Violations
Consumer information regarding the Bosley Medical Group business practices and disciplinary history of L. Lee Bosley.
http://www.bosleymedicalviolations.com/
Price Waterhouse Coopers Discrimination
Umang Malhotra's detailed account of racial discrimination by Price Waterhouse UK and biased judgments by UK Tribunals.
http://www.eyeuniversal.com/pwc
BosleyMedical.com
Consumer information about The Bosley Medical Institute and Bosley Medical Group. Facts about nationwide hair restoration centers, new patients and first starts.
http://www.bosleymedical.com
Boycott USPS
US Postal Service denied claims for insured damaged computer.
http://www.geocities.com/almeskie/usps.html
Consumers Union Statement about Consumer Distorts
Consumers Union's response to now-defunct corporate-backed "Consumer Distorts" website.
http://www.consumersunion.org/products/distortsopi1299.htm
Quarles Petroleum Concealment of Oil Spills
Oil spills and resulting lawsuits are described. Contains information those whose property has been damaged by an incompetent or dishonest oil dealer.
http://home.earthlink.net/~caltrop/
My Currys Shopping Experience
Story of a Sony television, purchased in October 2000 at Currys in London.
http://currystrouble.tripod.com
Consumer Help Web
Consumer affairs and customer service information about effectively complaining about poor service or goods. Also includes reviews and accepts submissions.
http://www.consumerhelpweb.com/
Screwed Central
Numerous forums for posting consumer complaints and injustices.
http://www.screwedcentral.com/
FuckMacMall.com
Customer returned incorrect memory chip to MacMall for replacement in May 1996. MacMall charged for both chips. Small Claims Court awarded customer $1105 judgment, which MacMall still refuses to pay as of January 2004.
http://www.fuckmacmall.com/
Bad Experience with Blue Marble Biking
Tourist on biking tour is bitten by dog, requires stitches. Company is barred from hotel because of incident, and in turn bars tourist from further tours.
http://www.angelfire.com/va3/bluemarbletrip/bm1.html
Building with Richmond American Homes
An experience in building a new house with Richmond American Homes of VA. Includes pictures, videos, letters, and documents.
http://www.orion77.com/
Report on Orly the Matchmaker
Information about a lawsuit alleging specific instances of fraud and violations of law in Orly Hadeda's matchmaking services.
http://www.reportorlymatchmaker.com/
The Customer's Story
Asks for consumers stories of bad experiences with customer service for a new book.
http://www.geocities.com/thecustomersstory/
Fuck National City Bank
Includes a forum for customer discussion, reasons why one should not use National City Bank and the website owners' personal horror story.
http://www.fucknationalcity.com/
Boycott Time Warner Cable
Asks all New York Catholics to boycott Time Warner Cable for ignoring years of request to add EWTN Cable TV in their daily programming.
http://www.geocities.com/junmeskie/boycott_timewarner_cable.html
No XpressPost
Claims that Canada Posts' XpressPost insurance policy scams the public due to their bad handling and carelessness with the public's mail.
http://www.geocities.com/noxpresspost
Don't Buy from RussianArtSoul.com
Details negative buying experiences with DIADA USA, owner of RussianArtSoul.com and Unigift.
http://dougbates.com/russianartsoul.htm
Ramada Plaza Resorts Vacation Package Vouchers: How to Get a Refund
Shared information from others who have been mislead by this telemarketing scam but able to get a refund even after several months by filling out one form online to the State of Florida.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/lola/index.html
National Moving Network
Encourages the consumer to investigate National Moving Network, owner Randy Goldberg, affiliate Massada Moving, pertaining to numerous complaints of fraud and unethical practices, all documented on national tv exposes'. Links provided.
http://www.nationalnetworkmoving.mybravenet.com/
Bally Total Fitness Sucks
Consumer complaints against customer service and company policies. Read personal stories, post a complaint.
http://www.ballysucks.net
Best Buy Receipt Check
Shopper declines to show register receipt for purchase to door guard at Lakewood Best Buy, which is voluntary. Employees attempt to seize cart, stand in shopper's path, and park a truck behind shopper's car to prevent departure.
http://www.die.net/musings/bestbuy/
Bovis Homes Exposed
Describes the problems encountered in purchasing a Bovis property in England. Links to related sites are included.
http://www.bovishomesexposed.com/
Klaussner Furniture Fraud
Customer claims company sold sofa which was defective and received no satisfaction after sending letter to the store and talking with customer relations personnel. Alleges complaints on file with Better Business Bureau and Attorney General's office in th
http://www.myopia.org/klaussnerfurniture/
Skyline Sucks
Features forums to post complaints, troubles, fraud stories, lawsuits, and other dissatisfactions.
http://www.skylinesucks.com/index.htm
Penn Manor Condominium Problems
Contains photos and list of zoning code violations of Penn Manor Condominium in Miami Beach, Florida.
http://www.geocities.com/pennmanor1420/
Morrison Homes Took My Money
Tells the story of how company took $10,000.00 from buyer because of one word on their contract.
http://morrisonhomestookmymoney.com