New Jersey

settlements
Target Pays New Jersey $375K To Settle Fraud Charges
Target has agreed to pay New Jersey $375,000 to settle charges that it sold baby formula and non-prescription drugs that had expired, and that it charged higher prices on some products than what was displayed on the shelves. More »

6:27 PM on Tue Nov 10 2009
By Chris Walters
3,928 views, 36 comments
time warner cable
My TWC DVR Is Possessed By The Ghost Of Someone Who Likes Tom & Jerry Cartoons
Perhaps you'll recall reader Dave, who was told by Time Warner Cable that the reason he wasn't getting Fox in HD was that they had stopped broadcasting it in the New York City area. We had hoped that publishing his letter would help resolve some of his issues, but sadly, that is not the case. Dave is back and this time his DVR is possessed by someone who likes "Tom & Jerry" cartoons. More »

3:20 PM on Mon Aug 10 2009
By Meg Marco
7,355 views, 61 comments

Most discussed gfonner: Wow. I can definitely understand the anger, but I would NOT use "craptastic" in a letter to the company. more »
sodium
Scientists Agree: Denny's Is Dangerous
Denny's entrees are loaded with dangerous amounts of salt, according to a class action suit filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The CDC recommends consuming no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day, but some Denny's entrees contain a whopping 5,500 milligrams. More »

10:00 AM on Sat Jul 25 2009
By Carey Alexander
23,168 views, 208 comments

Most discussed Esquire99: I hate these kinds of lawsuits. If you don't like the way Denny's prepares its food, DON'T EAT THERE!!!! more »
illegal
Rabbis, New Jersey Mayors Arrested In Money Laundering, Kidney Selling Scandal
Wanna buy a human kidney? If so, you should have been talking to Levy Izhak Rosenbaum of Brooklyn, NY. He's been charged with conspiring to broker a kidney as part of a crackdown on "a corrupt network of public officials who were all too willing to take cash in exchange for promised official action," according to the New Jersey AG's office. Yes, you're reading this correctly. It's just really weird. More »

2:27 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
By Meg Marco
7,894 views, 52 comments

Most discussed Josh: You can immediately tell what political party they belong to by the glaringly obvious omission of any party identification in more »
infomercials
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes At Tristar's Informerical Command Center
The reality show "Pitchmen" gave us a behind-the-scenes look at infomercials produced by and starring the delightful duo of Anthony Sullivan and the late Billy Mays. (Oddly, the program made me less wary of infomercial products. But I'm still not about to actually order any.) But wait—there's more! Check out this video to see what goes on behind the scenes at another direct-sales powerhose, TriStar Products. More »

8:30 PM on Mon Jul 13 2009
By Laura Northrup
3,321 views, 18 comments

Most discussed RedwoodFlyer: I know a ton of people got soft hearted and fell for the image Pitchmen put out, but at the more »
prostitution
Man Uses Geek Squad Badge To Impersonate Cop, Coerce Sex Out Of Prostitute
If a man says he's a police officer and flashes a badge at you, then tells you to have sex with him or he'll arrest you, make sure the badge doesn't say Geek Squad on it first. That's what a woman says happened to her in Parsippany, New Jersey last week. More »

5:00 PM on Mon Jun 22 2009
By Chris Walters
21,635 views, 86 comments

Most discussed Cant_stop_the_rock: So would that be rape or theft? <-- Same question Geek Squad customers must ask when they get their more »
id theft
New Jersey: Sorry, We Mailed Your SSN To Some Random Companies
Oh, human error. New Jersey has announced that an unknown number of unemployed residents had their personal information shared with companies they never worked for. More »

1:59 PM on Tue May 19 2009
By Meg Marco
5,299 views, 25 comments
above and beyond
Unexpected Starbucks Apology Overflows Your Rewards Card With Delicious Credits
The Starbucks at the Joyce Kilmer rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike refused to honor Jason's 10% Starbucks gold card discount because they are a franchise location and not a corporate-owned store. Jason asked to cancel his drink order, but Starbucks had already brewed his drink and refused to refund his $6. Defeated, Jason called Starbucks corporate to share his disappointment. Their response provided a flavor shot of surprise. More »

6:00 PM on Sat Apr 11 2009
By Carey Alexander
28,468 views, 100 comments

Most discussed bananaboat: Good customer service! Though I'll admit to being a coffee addict, I have NEVER been to Starbucks. I refuse to more »

taxes
Cigarettes Just Got Fiscally Irresponsible In Addition To The Whole "Health" Thing
Smokers around the country are freaking out as a huge federal cigarette tax increase goes into effect. More »

10:59 AM on Wed Apr 1 2009
By Meg Marco
20,963 views, 437 comments
verizon fios
New Jersey Sues Verizon Over "Free LCD TV" Disaster
The State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Verizon, alleging that its marketing, sales, billing and customer service practices for its FiOS television, telephone and internet services are deceptive and misleading. The lawsuit is partly in response to the now-infamous "Free LCD" disaster. More »

4:25 PM on Fri Mar 20 2009
By Meg Marco
22,872 views, 25 comments

Most discussed taking_this_easy: Comcast crappy service or Verizon's screwed up CSRs?... i have comcast... will switch to fios when my ocntract's up in june more »
waxing
NJ May Ban 'Brazilian' Bikini Waxing Due To Infections
Two women have reported being injured while getting a "Brazilian" bikini wax — leading New Jersey to consider banning the practice. More »

1:28 PM on Fri Mar 20 2009
By Meg Marco
12,549 views, 109 comments
ticketmaster
Ticketmaster Agrees To Stop Linking To TicketsNow
When the recent Bruce Springsteen ticket sales event blew up in Ticketmaster's stupid face, it brought down the wrath of New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram. Now Ticketmaster and New Jersey have reached a settlement that will change how the company conducts business across the U.S. Here's what will change: More »

2:50 PM on Mon Feb 23 2009
By Chris Walters
11,152 views, 52 comments

Most discussed TrueBlue63: to improve its reputation as the government begins to look at their upcoming merger with Live Nation. So that buying tickets more »
Are you a New Jersey resident who was screwed out of Springsteen tickets by the Ticketmaster/TicketsNow "technical glitch"? The state's Division of Consumer Affairs would like to hear from you. There's a small box on the lower right corner of the home page that will take you to a complaint form. [NJ Consumer Affairs via MetsPolice] MORE »

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verizon
Reader Saves $89.76 On Verizon Fees By Changing "Primary Area Of Use"
One of our readers was able to save $89.76/year in surcharges on his Verizon bill by changing his primary area of use to NJ from NY. More »

5:00 PM on Mon Feb 2 2009
By Ben Popken
12,649 views, 51 comments
education
Personal Finance 101 Required For High School Graduation?

Yay, New Jersey! They've got a bill in the works that would require all high school seniors to learn basic personal finance skills, like writing a check, managing credit card debt, and getting a mortgage. Excellent, kids should graduate high school knowing cosine and cosign.

NJ bill to require Finance 101 for HS seniors [Daily Record] (Photo: foundphotoslj)

1:36 PM on Mon Jan 26 2009
By Ben Popken
4,889 views, 188 comments

Most discussed TecmoTech: This is a good idea, while your at it, require college kids to at least be able to do calculus. more »
lawsuits
Old Man Sues Ripoff Dealership, Wins $41,679+
Justice has finally been served to the senior citizen who was not only ripped off on his trade-in vehicle (which is, frankly, to be expected), the dealership also got him to hand over his ATM card and just straight up stole $2000 from his bank account. More »

2:15 PM on Tue Jan 20 2009
By Ben Popken
23,108 views, 48 comments

Most discussed Corporate_guy: If that is what he got from an arbiter, they must have expected an open and shut million dollar settlement more »
time warner cable
Reach Time Warner NY/NJ Regional VP Of Customer Care

Missy Mans
Regional Vice President, Customer Care
Time Warner Cable of NY/NJ
41-61 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, New York 11355
718.888.4094
AIM: mmans0929

RELATED: Reach TWC Office of the President Executive Care Team (Photo: tehusagent)

6:29 PM on Tue Jan 13 2009
By Ben Popken
2,524 views, 9 comments
weddings
Dressless Brides Picket Bankrupt Millburn NJ Bridal Shop
About 10 women who paid up to $4,000 for dresses they never received picketed the bankrupt Calvary Bridal House in Millburn, NJ this past weekend, screaming and holding hand-made signs that said things like "Fraud" "Scam" and ""Bride in stress, where's my dress?" More »

5:43 PM on Mon Nov 3 2008
By Ben Popken
15,250 views, 114 comments

Most discussed hillsrovey: "Apparently, their mothers never told them how to do a chargeback." Ben - I'm guessing your mom didn't tell you that more »