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Not Made Here: Consumers Push Back on Misleading 'Made in USA' Ads
Shoppers say they feel deceived when brands promote “Made in USA” claims, only to deliver products from overseas—and they’re not staying silent.
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Joanna Clark-Simpson
When Your New SUV Turns into a Constant Headache
Owners share frustrating experiences with brand-new SUVs, highlighting costly issues that emerge soon after purchase.
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RV Breakdowns, SkinnyFit Billing Woes, Facebook Silence, Breakfast Blunders
Key alerts from over 53,000 new consumer reviews on PissedConsumer.com: RV service failures, SkinnyFit refund issues, rising breakfast prices, failed…
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Joanna Clark-Simpson
Timeshare Complaints Show the Real Cost Behind the Sales Pitch
Consumer stories reveal misleading sales, hidden fees, booking issues, and long-term regret in the timeshare world.
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The $6,000 Flight Ticket Scam: What Every Traveler Should Know
Discover how a simple online flight booking became a $6,000 loss and learn the warning signs to protect yourself.
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Denied Boarding: How a Family Secured a Full Refund
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Elon Musk’s Name Shapes Consumer Reviews—And Fuels Scams
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Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed (or Wanted) at CES 2025
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Shopping Season Mishaps | December 2024 Edition
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Lowe’s vs. Home Depot: When Returns, Repairs, and Delivery Go Wrong
Reviews from Lowe’s and Home Depot customers point to recurring service issues that can turn routine purchases into time-consuming troubles.
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The Surprise Bill Nobody Warned About: When Tariffs Hit After Checkout
More shoppers are voicing frustration with unexpected fees linked to tariffs that show up well after their online purchases.
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Tariffs Frustrations, Mother’s Day Gift Issues, Data-Privacy Risks, Amazon Pallet Scam, American Home Shield Complaints
Consumers voice major complaints about Amazon’s fees, 23andMe’s data privacy issues, misleading Amazon Pallet deals, and repeated service problems with…
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Yes, my card was charged $35.00. Here’s how I got it back
What started as a mystery charge from GO2bank turned into a quick refund. All it took was the right info and a little push in the right direction.
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DNA Held Hostage at 23andMe: Consumers Say It’s Hard to Delete Data
As 23andMe heads into bankruptcy, consumers complain they can't get their accounts or genetic data deleted despite repeated attempts.
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Consumers Choice Depends on Actions, Not Promises
Great customer experience comes from consistent action—listening, fixing problems, and making improvements. That’s what really drives consumer choice.
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Trump's Tariffs Hit Consumer Wallets—And They React
American consumers voice frustration as tariffs lead to higher prices and strained budgets, reshaping buying behaviors and corporate strategies.
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