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The American Consumer Protection Group is dedicated to conducting independent research on companies who have acted fraudulently and publishing the findings to help consumers make informed decisions.


Congress puts SOPA/PIPA legislation on hold!


After several sites went black on Wednesday in protest of SOPA/PIPA legislation, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Lamar Smith postpone action on the bills.

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Have you been ripped off by a company? Have you felt like you were taken advantage of as a consumer? We want to hear your story. Share your story with us and the rest of our online community.

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We have recently published reports on the following companies:

 

  • Cardilly Deals is a company that operates Cardilly.com. They sell deeply discounted gift cards to major retail merchants such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Costco. The company is operating unethically ...

  • Premier Savings is contacting potential customers over the phone to encourage them to sign up for low interest credit cards. After paying Premier Savings about $400, customers learn that they have ...

If you would like us to investigate a company for you, report them here.

Every week we will pick a quote from a community member, or pick a famous quote and display it here. We pull community member quotes from all public comments and statements. Comment more so you can increase your chances of being quoted here!

 

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

Albert Einstein

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What do I do if a company refuses to follow the law?

If a company isn't following the law, there are certain steps you should take to ensure the company changes their policies. In this article, we briefly cover those steps so that you may be able to solve the issue yourself. If you are unsuccessful, the American Consumer Protection Group may be willing to step in on behalf of all consumers.

Read the article to learn more about how to deal with one of these companies...

What do you do if you receive an erroneous invoice?

Erroneous billing is a fairly common phenomenon. Some of it occurs due to mistakes and some due to unscrupulous practices. Have you ever wondered what you should do with an invoice from a company you've never heard of?

Learn more about researching an erroneous bill...

Differences between credit and debit cards


A question that commonly crosses consumers' minds is whether they should use a debit card or a credit card when making purchases. If you have the option, we recommend that you use a credit card unless there is a specific, definable reason to use your debit card. If you want to use a debit card more often, we strongly encourage you to at least use a credit card when making large purchases or purchases from unfamiliar merchants.

Find out why we take this position here!

Cyber Monday is Here Again

Great Deals Means More Online Scams

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fantastic opportunities to get great deals on items you need or on gifts for others. However, the upcoming holiday season doesn't mean everyone will be on their best behavior. With seemingly outrageous discounts on products from legitimate retailers, some consumers may not appropriately scrutinize "deals" from lesser known companies. We urge you not to let your guard down. If you have a question about whether a deal is legitimate please contact us.

Find out more...

What is a scam?

 The term "scam" originated as slang terminology to describe unfair business practices. The term originally referred to entire companies, but it is now being used as a term for defining certain divisions and actions of legitimate companies. The term is still used in so many different ways that it is difficult to define what is and what is not a "scam."

Find out more about how and why ACPG uses the term "scam"...

Propose a Question

What question would you like us to answer next week? Voting takes place Monday-Friday and the answers are published the Friday after voting ends.

Answer of the Week

Please check back on February 3rd for an answer to this question:
What should you do when contacted by a telemarketer?

In the meantime, you can vote on which question you want answered on February 10th to the right. You can also propose a question above.

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Though ACPG takes painstaking effort in evaluating claims received, our research is inherently subjective and we cannot guarantee in absolute the information presented at this site. ACPG is a private non-profit organization unaffiliated with any government or oversight body related to agencies/persons cited here. Please see our full Terms of Service for further information.

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