Entitled or Mistreated Consumers ?
Are we mistreated consumers or are we entitled cry babies? I had one commenter (troll) complain that everyone wants a good deal, and that is bad? WTF?
Consumer Advocacy
The Dangers of Automatic Reloading
The dangers of automatically reloading your loyalty cards (like Starbucks) may not be obvious, but they are there. Try not to give out your credit card numbers “willy nilly”.
The Anti-Virus Shell Game
I continue to be tormented by the Anti-Virus shell game. Anti-virus software in stores (or on Amazon for that matter) is always on sale. Norton continues to do this, and when you “register” you are… Read More »The Anti-Virus Shell Game
FUD Financial Messages
FUD financial messages look to create Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt in customers or in investors (to the advantage of bankers or investment firms).
Rampant Upselling
After sitting through another rampant upselling session from my local “Quick Oil Change” place, I have sworn I will not return, it is just too much. All I want is an Oil Change, I do… Read More »Rampant Upselling
