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In This Issue
Foreclosure Scams
Cellphone Coupons
Comcast Cares?
SPRING CLEANING
Windex HDTV
If you clean your HDTV with Windex... stop. Your flat-screen TV may be in trouble. Learn more here.
MOTHER'S DAY
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Consumers Shop Online For Auto Insurance
Online Auto InsuranceA new report released by internet researcher comScore shows that nearly two thirds of consumer respondents went online to get quotes the last time they shopped for auto insurance. The second most popular option, which is calling a local agent, represents the behavior of just 25 percent of those surveyed. Just as shopping for retail products online can save time and money, shopping for auto insurance on the internet is quickly becoming an effective solution for consumers. "As with many important purchases, the online channel is often the first place consumers go to research auto insurance prices," says Kevin Levitt, comScore vice president. Click here for the lowdown.
Foreclosure Scams Sweep The Nation
Foreclosure The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. The American Bankruptcy Institute Journal reports mom-and-pop scam operations turning up across the U.S. What is a foreclosure scam? The Bankruptcy Foreclosure Scam Task Force defines a scam as "filing for bankruptcy to defraud creditors, without intending to comply with the requirements for obtaining a bankruptcy discharge or completing a repayment plan." Read more here.
Local Coupons For Your Cellphone
Cellphone CouponLooking for deals on your block or happy hours in your neighborhood? If you're a New Yorker, you're in luck. 8Coupons.com has launched a coupon surfer's paradise delivered direct to your cellphone.
8Coupons.com now offers the "NYC Money Map." In order to view the deals, simply go to the site, enter your zip code, and a map of local deals will appear before your eyes. What does CEO Landy Ung have to say? "Our goal is to help New Yorkers stretch their paychecks, while simultaneously helping local merchants drive in more foot traffic." Click here for more information.
Using Twitter As A Customer Service Tool
Twitter Customer Service Ever get a bill for twice as much as you thought, only to spend 20 minutes on hold trying to fix it? Or have a cable service outage as your favorite team goes into overtime? We've all had these experiences, but as the Internet community grows, consumers are finding power in their voices, and sometimes, more specifically, their tweets. Comcast's Frank Eliason is taking customer service to a whole new level, monitoring Twitter's social networking site for complaints concerning Comcast's telecom services. The over 2.3 million Twitter users post thousands of complaints a year, usually "tweeting" about a service outage or a frustrating customer service experience. Read more here.
Save $10 on Angie's List
Better Deals DailyWhen you need help with repairs around the house, Angie's List members will help you decide which service companies to trust and which to avoid. As a Consumer United member, you qualify to save on Angie's List membership rates. Use promo code "SAVE TEN" for $10 off. Click here to save.
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