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The Consumerist (04.02.2010 21:34h): Is Google Planning To Add Store Views To Google Maps?
A store in New York City called Oh Nuts, which apparently sells nuts and nut-based goods, told the blog Search Engine Land that someone from Google showed up and took a series of photos of the interior as part of an upcoming "Google Store Views" service. Google has officially said no comment, so I guess now it's a waiting game to see if this shows up as an offshoot of Google's street view offering, or if Oh Nuts reports in the next few days that they've had their entire inventory stolen by nut fiends who knew the layout suspiciously well. ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 21:29h): HTC Says They're Shipping My New Nexus One: I Don't Believe Them Anymore
The launch and early customer support of the Google's Nexus One phone, manufactured by HTC, has been a bit problematic. But let's try some optimism! Maybe now that the early hype has died down and HTC has had some time to get used to the situation, warranty replacements will take place in a timely fashion! Or...well, as reader Michael writes, evidently not. Update: Thanks to this post, Michael's new phone is on its way. I got a Nexus One at launch, and my experience was great for the first couple of weeks. Google is great, and Android is fantastic, but ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 21:13h): Update On Woman Sent To Jail For Using Gift Cards At Best Buy
New York City's NY1 news channel has produced a news segment on the woman who was arrested for paying with AMEX gift cards at a Best Buy. If you read our earlier post, you already know most of the details, but you can see the problematic gift cards and hear Ilona describe the experience in her own words. It turns out that after she was released, she went back to Best Buy for either a refund or the DVD player, but had to leave without either one--she was told she'd have to contact American Express to resolve the problem. NY1 ... [Link] [Cache]
scams - Blogs (04.02.2010 21:12h): John the Con
I don't know how this bloke manages to evade detection but he's an absolute master at avoiding creditors, the law and anyone who he owes money to. [Link] [Cache]
scams - Blogs (04.02.2010 21:12h): Tarros Europe Group
Anyone heard of this company is it ligit? Asking for copies of proof of ID docs over the internet? Tarros Europe Group Just recieved an email from this company. See gist below. To register: 1. Read the job specifications and descriptions. Fill in the application for employment. If you have any questions ask me or write a reply with your confirmation. 2. I will send you the employees Registration form and Employment Agreement. You should fill it in correctly, sign it and send it back. 3. Send a scanned image of your Drivers License or your Passport for your ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 20:40h): Do Not Drive Your Truck Into A Gas Station Instead Of Prepaying
A man in Alabama has been charged with attempted murder and resisting arrest after allegedly driving his truck into a gas station. According to Jefferson County police, the suspect was angry that the only pump available was pre-pay only. [Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy] Christian said the service station had a pre-pay only system and Mayes's pump had not been turned on because he hadn't paid yet. "You are going to die and go to hell," the chief deputy quoted Mayes as telling the store clerk. I didn't think that prepay pumps were that hard to use. Suspect angered by ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 20:11h): Experian Sued Over Deceptive FreeCreditReport.com Ads
Freecreditreport.com is getting class action sued, baby. Their ubiquitous singing ads make it sound like you'll go their website and get a free credit report, but they don't tell you that's only after you sign up for a $14.95 monthly credit monitoring service. "FreeCreditReport.com tells people they will get something for free, and you do, but you have to pay for something else, and there's not sufficient notice," said John Balestriere, lead attorney. I agree, so I made up my own parody Freecreditreport song: Well I was shoppin' for a credit report, which one's me? Equifax, Transuion, or one called ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 20:00h): Report: Apple Offering 15% Buyout For Yellow-Screened iMacs
Gizmodo is reporting today that Apple is offering a 15% "refund bonus" to some customers who return one of the numerous 27" iMacs with a nasty yellow tinge to their beautiful big screens. iMacs are not cheap, so that's at least $250 depending on your computer's configuration. Still think that the widespread iMac problems don't exist? After we reported Apple giving UK customers 15% refund bonuses with 27-inch iMac returns, we've heard from quite a few readers that Apple is doing the same thing in the US. 15%. Cash. So on a $2000 machine, we're talking about a $300 apology ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 19:00h): Maybe Homeowners Wouldn't Strategically Default If Lenders Cooperated
There's an interesting detail at the end of this New York Times article on borrowers who strategically default--that is, they choose to walk away from the home when its value is significantly less than the mortgage balance. It turns out that the homeowner mentioned at the start of the article applied last fall for a loan modification with Bank of America after his income level had dropped, and this was BofA's response: "The lender came back a few weeks ago with a plan that added more restrictive terms while keeping the payments about the same. 'That may have been the ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 18:25h): Reach Acer Executive Customer Service
Acer's customer service is so horrible that even if you manage to escalate to their corporate and executive offices, you may not get anywhere. But if you'd like to try anyway, here's a phone number and executive emails that may work: 800-845-2237 Verified executive email addresses: Clarence_Worthington@acer.com, Gregg_Prendergast@acer.com, Lenny_Pollak@acer.com, Joe_Castillo@acer.com, Richard_Black@acer.com, ming_wang@acer.com, mark_hill@acer.com, Rudi_Schmidleithner@acer.com, alison_williams@acer.com, Mark_Groveunder@acer.com, Terry_Tomecek@acer.com [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 18:10h): Light Bulb's Promises Are True Only Where Nighttime Lasts Three Hours
Rick bought a light bulb at Home Depot that turned into more of a geography test. The question it poses: is there anywhere in the world that has an average of three hours of darkness year-round? The answer: no. Which means that the claims on the front of this light bulb package contradict each other. He wrote: Hi, I purchased this Phillips CFL bulb at Home Depot. It says on the front, “Energy Saver Automatic Postlight” “Turns on at Dusk, off at Dawn” and “Last 7 Years see back for details ”. On the back it says “based on 3 ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 16:47h): Save Serious Money On Your Cell Phone Bill By Making One Phone Call
Theresa had a contract with Helio/Virgin Mobile that ended this month, putting her in a position to negotiate. She writes that by comparison shopping and politely asking for the customer retention department, she and her girlfriend were able to knock $35 per month off the bill for their family plan. Here's how she did it. Just thought I'd share a success story about the power of being a smart, polite, well-informed consumer! My girlfriend and I have a family cell phone plan with Helio now owned by Virgin Mobile and our two-year contract ended this January. We like our service, ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 16:34h): When Should You Freak Out About Critters In Your Food?
One frequent comment on posts such as Saturday's ""This Weight Watchers Meal Includes A Free Frozen Frog" is that Americans are too far removed from where our food really comes from, and it's unreasonable to expect that our food be 100% critter-free. Is it? Alex wondered in an e-mail to Consumerist: I was just wondering. Is it appropriate to freak out about bugs in fresh cut fruits and vegetables? I work at a grocery store and a customer came in and started freaking out over a small bug in her fruit salad. The fruit salad was $4.75 and we gave ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 16:10h): Surprise Knife In Lenovo Box Cuts Reader
Reader Christian says he opened his recent Lenovo purchase only to get a nasty surprise: a deep cut on his finger from a box cutter left inside the package. UPDATE: Lenovo wrote Christian back to say sorry and offer him a free battery. When he called customer service to complain, they put him on hold for 10 minutes before coming back to say that they would make sure it never happened again, and was there anything else they could help him with today? Christian was hoping for something more heartfelt. His email to the Lenovo COO also went unanswered. C'mon, ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 16:02h): Nine Things That Are Overpriced
CNN Money has put together a slideshow ugh of nine of "America's biggest rip-offs," and I think we've covered all of them at one point or another on Consumerist. If you're looking for easy ways to plug leaks in your budget, consider these tips: don't send text messages, skip the movie concession stand, buy generic OTC painkillers, don't buy wine at the restaurant, don't pay for "super" gas, and avoid the mini bar and movie rentals at hotels. Oh, and for the love of money, stay away from freecreditreport.com--the only legitimately free service is offered by annualcreditreport.com. The one other ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 15:15h): ING Cancels Debit Card, Repeats 'There's Nothing We Can Do' Refrain
UPDATE: ING Got Noah a new debit card. Noah says he yanked his money out of his compromised ING Direct account after an unauthorized charge from the Middle East popped up. He reported the problem, found the CSRs unhelpful in freezing the charge to get the money back, then told them he needed his card to remain valid until he could pull out some money he needed. But when Noah tried to use an ATM, he discovered his card had been canceled. He writes: Although I am an avid reader of your site and know anything can happen to anyone, ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 14:34h): Morning Deals
ClothingLids : [Hats] $5 Off $25 Purchase w/ Coupon LIDSFEB5Shoebuy: [Footwear] Extra $5 off Any Order of $30+ when you pay with Google CheckoutEastern Mountain Sports: [Clothing & Accessories] Eastern Mountain Sports: Up to 60% off + free shipping on The North Face itemsAmazon: [Apparel] 50% off Quicksilver for BoysJC Penney : [Apparel] $10 Off $50 or $15 Off $75 w/ Coupon DOUGH4U + Printablemacys: [Women's Apparel] Macy's Dress Sale: Deals from $12 + $6 s&h Computers and ElectronicsNewegg: [Laptop] Lenovo G550 15.6-inch 4GB Ram Laptop $449.99 + free shippingAmazon: [Netbooks] ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-MU17 10-inch Netbook Blue, White, ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 14:30h): Dealership Ad Fail
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 14:26h): IKEA Wouldn't Sell Me One Of The Many Desks I Saw In Plain View
Brian says IKEA wouldn't sell him one of the desks he wanted because it was "sold out," despite the fact that he could look around and see a bunch of his desired desks stacked near the customer service area. The reason: A customer service dude told him they only restock at night and Brian would have to come back tomorrow. He writes: Hey Consumerist, thought I'd write in about one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. We have an IKEA here but it's very far away so we don't get out that way much. In fact today ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 13:45h): This Suitcase Is Yours For Only $27,100
There are some cases in which a suitcase can be worth $27,100: If the banker on Deal or No Deal offers you that amount, if it's full of $27,100 worth of drugs and there are not snipers waiting for you to hand over the cash before they take you out but there always are snipers there or... yeah, that's basically it. But CNN contributor Bob Greene found another suitcase that costs that much, although whether or not it's actually worth the price is dubious. He writes: The $27,100 suitcase, the story said, was sold by Hermès, the luxury retailer, which ... [Link] [Cache]
The Consumerist (04.02.2010 13:00h): Denny's Is Giving Out Free Grand Slams Again Tuesday
Just like last year, Denny's is hopping on the crazy train and giving out free Grand Slams Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are no strings attached, save for the colossal lines and sure mayhem that always results from these types of free food promotions. That said, I'll be there, because I live for mass hysteria. Super Bowl Instant Replay: Denny's Feeds America Again [Denny's] Thanks, Benjamin! [Link] [Cache]
scams - Blogs (04.02.2010 09:57h): Instabill - Fraud Warning
INSTABILL FRAUD WARNING ECS WORLD FRAUD WARNING JASON FIELD FRAUD WARNING If people wonder how the Jason Field ripoff is working, here is the answer: 1. You sign a contract with ECS World Limited located in the United Kingdom 2. Instabill in the US is processing your charges your money 3. the payout will go to a Bank located in Mauritius or Latvia From time to time when enough money is held Jason Field inform his clients that problems occured with the bank and the payout will delay several months. Of course he is very sorry about this! This is ... [Link] [Cache]
scams - Blogs (04.02.2010 08:06h): Bogus Bidders??
Does anyone else think that policeauctions.com possibly have bogus bidders so that you have too have a higher bid to get the item you want? [Link] [Cache]
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