At a time of fiscal crisis for governments everywhere, Adam has sort of an unusual problem. He wants his state government to take his money. He says that he paid his taxes on time, back in April, and they’ve come after him for penalties and interest because they seem to keep losing the checks that he sent them. Yes, checks, multiple. [More]
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Parking Attendant Thinks $2 Bills Aren't Real, Returns My Perfectly Good Money
By 12.16.11
Tony was trying to do the right thing and tip a parking attendant for finding a great spot for his pal’s car. But his efforts to reward someone for good service were wasted, as the fellow seemed to think $2 bills aren’t in fact, real money. [More]
Comcast, Verizon Won't Start My Service Until Old Tenant Cancels His Accounts
By 11.15.10
Shawn moved into a new apartment and wants to start paying Comcast and Verizon monthly bills, but he says neither company will accept his money because the previous tenant hasn’t canceled his services yet. [More]
AT&T Accepts Me As Customer Only After 3-Week Battle
By 9.22.10
In jumping from Comcast to AT&T for his internet service, J figured he was stepping up in the world of customer service. But he was actually switching over to a company that operated against the rules of capitalism. Try as he might, he could not get this phantom business to hook him up with service and take his money. For he was ordering service from a company that operated in… the Twilight Zone. [More]
