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Want to Cancel Amazon Prime?
Prepare for an 'Ordeal'

Want to Cancel Amazon Prime? Prepare for an 'Ordeal'

Watchdog groups challenge cancellation policy

(Newser) - Consumer watchdogs in the US and Europe have filed complaints against Amazon, claiming the company makes it too difficult to cancel Prime membership. A report from the Norwegian Consumer Council finds a "deliberate attempt to confuse and frustrate customers" looking to cancel the streaming service that also comes with...

Consumer Financial Watchdog Is Silent Under Trump

Under Old Watchdog Chief:
2 to 4 Enforcements
a Month. Now: Zero

Apr 11, 2018 12:03 AM CDT

Under Old Watchdog Chief: 2 to 4 Enforcements a Month. Now: Zero

No enforcement action in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 135 days and counting

(Newser) - In the 135 days since the Trump administration took control of the nation's consumer watchdog agency, it hasn't recorded a single enforcement action against banks, credit card companies, debt collectors, or any finance companies whatsoever. That's likely no fluke: Mick Mulvaney, appointed acting director of the Consumer...

Walmart Products, 'Made in the USA'? Maybe Not

Group Slams Walmart Over 'Made in USA' Claims

Jun 29, 2015 5:45 PM CDT

Group Slams Walmart Over 'Made in USA' Claims

Group says Walmart uses patriotic label too easily

(Newser) - An advertising watchdog group warns you to beware of patriotic "Made in the USA" labels on some Walmart products, saying the company uses them far too liberally. The group Truth In Advertising sent Walmart CEO Doug McMillon a letter last week saying that "Walmart's website is mired...

This Year's Craziest
Restaurant Meal:
3.5K Calories

Jul 31, 2014 9:33 AM CDT

This Year's Craziest Restaurant Meal: 3.5K Calories

Watchdog group lists diet-annihilating dishes from US chains

(Newser) - Nearly 3,550 calories for a burger, fries, and shake sounds about right—if it's one of the meals called out on a watchdog group's annual list of fatty, sugary, calorie-heavy foods served at US chain restaurants. The Center for Science in the Public Interest pored over nutritional...

Better Business Bureau
Serves Businesses, Not You

OPINION

Mar 19, 2013 11:47 AM CDT

Better Business Bureau Serves Businesses, Not You

Brad Tuttle: BBB is not a government watchdog

(Newser) - A local affiliate of the Better Business Bureau got booted from the national group last week over an incident that provides a nice reality check about what the BBB is, and what it isn't, writes Brad Tuttle at Time . In the LA case, the local affiliate gave its blessing...

Zhu Zhu Pet Maker: Get Off Mr. Squiggles!

damage control

Dec 7, 2009 5:17 PM CST

Zhu Zhu Pet Maker: Get Off Mr. Squiggles!

Watchdog site used cheap equipment to back chemical claim

(Newser) - The maker of Zhu Zhu Pets is aggressively defending one of its toy hamsters against claims by a watchdog group that Mr. Squiggles contains unsafe levels of a dangerous chemical. Tests by an independent lab show the toy does not contain dangerous levels of antimony, as claimed by the GoodGuide...

Cash4Gold a Scam?
Watchdog Site Says So

ANALYSIS

Sep 4, 2009 9:14 PM CDT

Cash4Gold a Scam? Watchdog Site Says So

Consumerist named, along with ex-employees, in lawsuit

(Newser) - The consumer-watchdog blog Consumerist finds itself among the targets of legal action by Cash4Gold.com, an outfit that promises consumers a good return on unwanted jewelry. After following up on a whistle-blowing complaint posted by an ex-employee, Consumerist has been accused of “a false and defamatory posting” about Cash4Gold,...