So we like to complain. What else is new? No, really — what’s new? A consumer watchdog group just released a study about …
Internet scams
Even Counterfeiters Are Trading Down These Days
Faux luxury goods have been a scourge of high-end manufacturers for years. Consumers who want the look but not the price tag of designer names like Gucci or Louis Vuitton would fork over a fraction of the price and get an …
Making a Buck from Osama bin Laden’s Death
My, some entrepreneurial types sure are clever and quick. Over the last few days, it’s become clear that among the certainties in life, here’s one: No matter if it’s the wedding of the world’s most famous couple or the killing of the world’s most notorious terrorist, a big event is an opportunity for somebody to make money.
2009: The Year of Scams—and Complaints
It certainly makes sense that the two go hand in hand. Complaints about cell phone and TV providers rose steeply, and complaints about banks and Internet scams soared.
