02/26/2014
Help getting out of your cell phone contract!
CellBreaker
Are you getting what you bargained for? Dropped Calls? Sudden bill increases? Frustrated? Good news. Carriers often breach contracts by making changes without your permission: your opportunity to get out of the contract.
06/21/2013
Check out this helpful article by Gizmodo on what to do when your luggage gets lost: http://pblk.dm/1841cbB
How to Get Your Luggage Back When the Airline Loses It
You've just arrived in sunny Southern California for a glorious two week vacation, and unfortunately your bags are on vacation as well—in South Dakota. Here's how to get your worldly possessions back and get on with your relaxing.
06/20/2013
United's new frequent flier policy will make it harder than ever for travelers to qualify for Premier status.
http://pblk.dm/12emN8u
With New Rules, United's Frequent Fliers Are In For Uphill Climb
United Airlines has changed the rules for its MileagePlus frequent flier program, and for many fliers, it's going to mean a major downgrade.
06/18/2013
Former employees claim Bank of America rewarded those who denied loan modification applications and lied to homeowners.
http://www.publikdemand.com/blog/bank-of-america-employees-rewarded-for-foreclosing-homes-and-lying-to-homeowners/
Bank of America Employees Rewarded for Foreclosing Homes and Lying to Homeowners
Reported by ProPublica—According to statements from former employees, Bank of America lied to homeowners requesting ...
06/14/2013
Yikes! Looks like American Airlines is planning to add more seats to the majority of their planes, squeezing 2.5 inches out of every existing row.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/13/191375752/american-airlines-to-add-more-seats-to-737s-md-80s
American Airlines To Add More Seats To 737s, MD-80s : NPR
The airline will likely have to shrink leg room on its planes in order to accommodate the additional seats.
06/07/2013
Thought you were done paying for something once you own it? Comcast doesn't appear to agree.
http://www.publikdemand.com/blog/comcast-charges-man-for-equipment-he-already-owns/
Comcast Charges Man for Equipment He Already Owns
Reported by Kokomo Perspective—Chad McCarter recently found out that Comcast is charging him for equipment ...
06/03/2013
Your worst fears about fast food have been realized.
http://www.publikdemand.com/blog/taco-bell-employee-licking-taco-shells-in-facebook-photo/
Taco Bell Employee Licking Taco Shells in Facebook Photo
Reported by The Consumerist—All of your worst fears about fast food have been confirmed. Posted ...
05/31/2013
Happy Friday! Check out this great interview with our co-founders, Courtney and A.T., about how PublikDemand started and where we're headed: http://pblk.dm/13qy74k
PublikDemand: Turning Complaints Into Opportunities - Open Data Now
The new startup PublikDemand is turning consumer complaints into Open Data, and teaching major companies how to do "social customer service."
05/31/2013
Worried about fraud? Wells Fargo doesn't seem like it's paying attention.
http://www.publikdemand.com/blog/wells-fargo-fails-to-notice-32000-fraud/
Wells Fargo Fails to Notice $32,000 Fraud
Lisa, a woman from Illinois, wrote to The Consumerist describing her horrifying problems with Wells ...
05/28/2013
AT&T is issuing a new charge to wireless customers that will reportedly earn the company an additional $518 million in 2014.
http://www.publikdemand.com/blog/att-adds-administrative-fee-to-monthly-wireless-bills/
AT&T Adds Administrative Fee to Monthly Wireless Bills
Reported by The Consumerist—AT&T has just added a $0.61 monthly administration fee to wireless customers’ ...