We all accept the fact that we will see advertisements when we watch television or surf the internet. However, check your next monthly statement from your bank, and you will probably notice retailer advertisements or coupons. The reason? You have been targeted by a new type of promotion called transaction-driven marketing. With banks fighting historically… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Google Makes Android Users Choose Between Privacy And Functionality
As part of the continued assault on consumers’ on-line privacy, Google has announced its plan to substantially increase the amount of data it collects from its users. Unfortunately, announcements by corporations that they will increase data mining efforts are nothing new: what is especially pernicious with regard to Google’s announcement is that there is no opt-out… Continue Reading
ACT Total Care Mouthwash May Trick You Into Paying Extra For Nothing
Mouthwash is an important product for maintaining oral hygiene, and many of us are willing to pay a little extra for fresher breath and cleaner teeth. Unfortunately, it appears that the makers of ACT mouthwash are taking advantage of our desire for clean mouths. The product ACT Total Care costs significantly more than regular ACT… Continue Reading
Are Burger King Delivery Drivers Reimbursed Fairly?
Federal law, along with the laws of many states, requires that companies who pay their delivery drivers at or near the minimum wage must fully reimburse those delivery drivers for their gas and other driving-related expenses. Unfortunately, too many companies try to make extra profit by systematically under-reimbursing their delivery drivers. As a result, Meiselman,… Continue Reading
MDPCE Files Suit Against Zappos For Data Security Breach
On January 24, on behalf of over 24 million customers of the shoe and clothing store Zappos, Meiselman, Denlea, Packman, Carton & Eberz P.C. filed suit in federal court against Amazon, the corporate parent of Zappos. Zappos recently put its customers at risk by negligently allowing a major security breach. As a result, cyber-criminals have… Continue Reading
Energy Star Claims For Appliances May Be Misleading
As consumers become more concerned with reducing their impact on the environment while keeping monthly bills as low as possible, energy efficient appliances are becoming more popular. In fact, washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners are some of the most significant sources of electricity usage in the home. One way consumers can tell if the… Continue Reading
Beware Of Unauthorized Phone Charges By Member’s Edge
One of the classic means by which unscrupulous business deceive consumers is by imposing unauthorized charges on phone bills. These types of scams have been going on for decades, and as a result, many states have specific statutes requiring explicit authorization and notice before a charge can be added to a consumer’s telephone bill by… Continue Reading
Office Depot Tax Software Rebate Stiffs Consumers
Tax filing season is officially upon us. If recent trends continue, approximately 100 million tax returns will be filed this year. Of these 100 million tax returns, more than 20 million will be prepared using tax software. Attempting to capitalize on the fast-growing tax preparation software market, Office Depot offers $1,300 in free software, a total of 24… Continue Reading
Be Cautious Of Medical Discount Plans
Consumers should be cautious when purchasing medical discount plans, which should not be confused with health insurance. In this age of expensive health insurance, medical discount plans can be attractive for some people to save money on their health care costs, but consumers should understand that medical discount plans do not insure them. When you… Continue Reading
Zappos Data Breach
Identity theft is a multi-billion dollar problem. Many companies have responded to this threat by upgrading their security procedures. However, some companies continue to put their customers at risk. The shoe and clothing store Zappos recently put its customers at risk by allowing a major security breach. As a result, a cyber-criminal has obtained the… Continue Reading
Certain Lots Of Excedrin, Bufferin, NoDoz And Gass-X Have Been Recalled
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. announced on January 8, 2012 that it was voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin and NoDoz with expiration dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier, as well as Bufferin and Gas-X prevention products with expiration dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier. The recall is being… Continue Reading
Quietus May Not Help Quiet Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a medical condition that causes those afflicted to constantly hear noise, typically an incessant ringing in the ears. For many sufferers, this is not a small inconvenience. In fact, some tinnitus victims become so frustrated that they consider surgically removing their ear drums, and other experience suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, there are very few… Continue Reading
Gray Market Drug Companies
A gray market, which is also known as a parallel market, is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, although legal, are unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer. A new phenomenon in the United States is gray market drug companies that profit by trading drugs that are in critically short supply…. Continue Reading
Class Action Claims Rite Aid Overcharges For Generic Drugs
Meiselman, Denlea, Packman, Carton & Eberz P.C. has filed a new class action on behalf of New York consumers; the complaint alleges that Rite Aid Corporation has deceptively overcharged thousands of New York consumers for generic drugs. Rite Aid advertises that consumers who join its “Rx Savings Program” will pay only $8.99 for a 30-day supply… Continue Reading
Life Insurance Check Book Account
A life insurance check book account is where, instead of issuing a check to a beneficiary of a life insurance policy for the full amount of the policy proceeds, the insurance company provides an interest bearing account from which the beneficiary can withdraw some or all of the benefits at any time. Some people may… Continue Reading