Category Archives: Consumer Alerts

Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to … Continue reading

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Order Your FREE Copy Of the 2012 Consumer Action Handbook

2012 Consumer Action Handbook: Available in Mid-March Pre-order your copy of the 2012 edition today. Copies will be shipped in Mid-March. Use the Consumer Action Handbook (CAH) to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds … Continue reading

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Got a consumer complaint or issue? Are you being ripped off by a company?

Hi, My name is Harold Cameron and I am a lover of God and a follower of Christ who is a consumer/citizen’s advocate. I have been helping consumers since 2006 who have had complaints or issues with companies or government … Continue reading

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Order Your FREE Copy Of the 2012 Consumer Action Handbook

2012 Consumer Action Handbook: Available in Mid-March Pre-order your copy of the 2012 edition today. Copies will be shipped in Mid-March. Use the Consumer Action Handbook (CAH) to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at … Continue reading

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Got a consumer complaint or issue? Are you being ripped off by a company?

Hi, My name is Harold Cameron and I am a lover of God and a follower of Christ who is a consumer/citizen’s advocate. I have been helping consumers since 2006 who have had complaints or issues with companies or government … Continue reading

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“Oh, We’re Terribly Sorry, We Made A Mistake” (Overbilling and Doublebilling Practices)

I receive part D prescription coverage as part of my health insurance coverage through the state of PA. A fact I am very grateful for. Because of my disability and my income my premium is subsidized by the state. Well, … Continue reading

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Junk health insurance – Stingy plans may be worse than none at all

It might seem to be health insurance, if you don’t look too closely, and most people don’t. The premiums are surprisingly affordable. And so millions of unemployed people, service industry workers, and those taken in by fast-talking telemarketers sign up. … Continue reading

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New York City hospitals do poorly in patient safety

No one was more surprised than me—a New Yorker, through and through—to see just how badly Big Apple hospitals did in our new patient-safety Ratings. After all, those of us living here tend to think that we have pretty much … Continue reading

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Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Retailers Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to … Continue reading

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Many Americans don’t know how best to tap Social Security (Consumer Reports)

“Two reports released this week focus on how little Americans know about options for claiming Social Security retirement benefits, and how much they could gain financially by knowing more.” (From ConsumerReports.Org). To read more of the article visit http://news.consumerreports.org/money/2012/03/aarp-social-security-retirement-benefit-survey-ignorance-claiming-age-impact-income.html. If … Continue reading

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