25.09.2009
DirecTV Takes Disputed Fees Out of Customer Accounts, Suit Charges
Consumers who are being charged an “early cancellation penalty” by satellite television company DIRECTV asked the Los Angeles Superior Court to block the company from automatically removing the fees from customers’ bank accounts or charging their credit card accounts without their prior knowledge and written consent until the lawsuit is resolved. The motion... |
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24.09.2009
140 Conference: They Came, They Saw, They Tweeted
What can you say about Twitter that hasn`t already been said -- and can`t be said in 140 characters? The microblogging marvel has enraptured millions, from celebrities to politicians to everyday people, and just announced another $100 million in funding despite no signs of turning a profit. What else do we need to know?Turns out there`s quite a lot to say, and the... |
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22.09.2009
Dish Network Dealers Settle With FTC Over `Do Not Call` Charges
Two authorized dealers of the satellite television provider Dish Network, formerly known as EchoStar, have agreed to settle charges that they violated the FTC`s Telemarketing Sales Rule by calling consumers whose numbers are on the Do Not Call Registry.At the FTC`s request, the U.S. Department of Justice filed complaints against the dealers in March of this year,... |
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18.09.2009
Technology Could Be Key To Stopping Unauthorized Charges
Many third-party marketing agreements, in which one businessshares consumers` credit information with another business, results inunauthorized charges on debit and credit cards. While these charges can be disputed, it`s a headache for consumers.If they don`t notice the charge for a month or two and end up payingit, its almost impossible to get a... |
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15.09.2009
Dell To Close North Carolina Plant
Dell, the one-time powerhouse in the personal computer sector, is closing a production plant, as the computer maker faces rising competition and a weaker sales environment.The company announced Wednesday it would close a plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, eliminating more than 900 jobs. The company characterized the move as a restructuring operation. "This is a... |
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14.09.2009
Senate Studies Cell Phone Cancer Risks
For years, health researchers have expressed concerns about the widespread use of cell phones, especially by children. Finally, more than a decade after a test funded by the cell phone industry showed a possible link between cell phones and cancer, the Senate held hearings on the question, while engaging in various contortions to avoid offending the industry`s... |
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11.09.2009
Harsh Economy Can`t Shake Love For Online Retailers
When it comes to Americans` favorite retail websites, not much has changed among the top ten, which says a lot about consumers` love affairs with their favorite brands. Those are the findings of STORES Magazine`s Favorite 50 Online Retailers survey, conducted by BIGresearch."Even in one of the worst economies modern retailing has seen, many online retailers are using... |
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10.09.2009
Apple Slashes Prices On Older iPod Models
Apple CEO Steve Jobs` appearance at a company event Wednesdaywasn`t the only surprise from the computer manufacturer. Apple alsoannounced it was cutting prices on several iPod models.Some of the price cuts were significant. Among the mosteye-catching was a $120 price cut for the 32 GB iPod Touch. The newprice list at Apple`s online store include the following... |
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08.09.2009
Congress Urged To Enact Consumer Privacy Guarantees
A coalition of ten consumer and privacy advocacy organizations today called on Congress to enact legislation to protect consumer privacy in response to threats from the growing practices of online behavioral tracking and targeting."Developments in the digital age urgently require the application of Fair Information Practices to new business practices," the groups... |
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04.09.2009
Identity Theft Experts Offer Advice For Job-Searching
With the unemployment rate rising and living costs going up, more people are looking for new jobs or second jobs. Job seekers often register with employment agencies, check employment ads, mail out unsolicited resumes, network with others, post resumes on job search sites, and often search craigslist.Unfortunately identity thieves are taking advantage of these... |
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