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May 2025

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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson

April 2025

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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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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Joanna Clark-Simpson
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