consumer action

Is Your Water Meter Crazy?

Elliot writes in what he dubs, “A Water Meter Odyssey” After hearing what he went through to not get overcharged on his water bill, fighting harpies, cyclops and hydra will sound like Mother Goose rhyme.

FTC Kicks Some Bogus Billing Butt

FTC Kicks Some Bogus Billing Butt

Is the FTC just a bunch of secretaries with really big filing cabinets?

Your Rights: Telemarketing

Your Rights: Telemarketing

You might be distracted by their pointed horns and forked tail, but don’t forget you have rights when telemarketers call. If those rights are trampled by their cloven feet, you have recourse.

Easily File FTC Complaints

Easily File FTC Complaints

Registering an official gripe against a company need not involve a trip to the post office. The Federal Trade Commission has an online form you can use, too.