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Reviewed May 10, 2017
I have used ConsumerAffairs as a service to buy things in the past. And their opinion has helped me buy everything from beds, to TV's, to the current car we own. However it never allowed me to understand the most powerful tool it gives you. It gives you the ability to reach out and speak directly to the companies you need to speak with. They are a neutral party that helps voices be heard on issues you have and hopefully work towards a resolution in a way that works best for both parties. People can say they are a shrill for who pays them the most money but in my experience they were a tool to help my voice be heard and get a resolution that worked best for me and my family.
We are so glad that you've been able to fully utilize the services we offer consumers like you! We hope that you'll continue to find ConsumerAffairs as a valuable resource in future purchasing decisions.
We've Got Your Back,
The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 10, 2017
Reviewed reviews on dishwashers. All brands are rated with 1 to 2 stars except Kenmore which is almost 5 stars. These reviews on this brand would certainly appear to be fake reviews. Far too many recent reviews compared to reviews of other brands. No proof of purchase on the part of reviewers. Just joined ConsumerAffairs but initial impression is that info may be quite unreliable and should not be trusted.
Thank you for reaching out! The problem you are seeing is a result of what we call "friction." To put it simply, the reviews posted online are often terribly one-sided. This is because the majority of people who go online to write a review are doing so because they are upset. People who have status quo, normal, or even good experiences, typically do not go out of their way to write reviews online. To help you out, we do have experts who compare companies and offer a break down of which companies are best suited for certain needs.
To read more about why there are so many bad reviews, you can check out this blog post that we published:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/consumeraffairs-for-brands/consumeraffairs-one-star-reviews
The Kenmore reviews you are reading are a result of reaching out to more of their customer base to gather reviews from people who normally wouldn't go online to write about their experience.
ConsumerAffairs goes through great lengths to ensure the authenticity of the reviews that we publish. All of the new reviews for Kenmore have been placed by verified purchasers of Kenmore products.
For more information about reviews on ConsumerAffairs.com please visit our FAQ.
Best Wishes,
The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 6, 2017
I wrote a review of a Home Warranty company that was unfavorable, because of an experience that I had getting my repair approved. After that review, the company contacted me, and I was ultimately able to get my repair fully paid for by the warranty company. Had I not written a review on ConsumerAffairs, I may have never been reimbursed.
Reviewed May 2, 2017
Making Life Easier - I had a problem with a company and received zero satisfaction. I write about it on ConsumerAffairs and BAM! Suddenly company is willing to fix my problem, that they had caused. THANK YOU!
It's great to hear that your problem was able to be resolved by using our site! Fixing relationships between consumers and brands and helping people make smart decisions is what we do!
Best Wishes,
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 2, 2017
I wrote a review of Nutrisweet and it is hidden -- the reviews giving five stars are at the top even though they are older. I noticed many terrible reviews when I read all the reviews and many customers having the same problem I did. I would not have signed up for Nutrisystem if the other poor reviews were not buried. The reviews should be listed as most current so the consumer can be aware of recent problems. It seems that the organization being reviewed has control over which reviews are highlighted at the top -- that is not a fair/unbiased review of a company's customer satisfaction and ConsumerAffairs should not allow it!
Reviewed April 27, 2017
I was unhappy with the price difference being charged once a month for the "skip the month" thing because I am Canadian but JustFab has an alternative to solve said issue. I received a timely response and was happy with the results. Thanks so much.
We at ConsumerAffairs believe that everyone deserves to make smart purchasing decisions and feedback from consumers like you is crucial to making that happen! Nothing makes us more happy than hearing stories about customers and brands connecting on our site.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 25, 2017
I had purchased a policy with Endurance auto warranty company. Three months I traded the covered vehicle and canceled the warranty. That portion went smoothly. I questioned Endurance about the prorated refund per the contract, no response to my e-mail. A week later I sent another e-mail, again no response. I submitted a review to ConsumerAffairs and got satisfaction within 3 days.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We love when our site can help consumers and brands work things out.
Best Wishes,
The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 21, 2017
My experience with Consumer affairs was amazing. I posted my review and I got results, in what was an unpleasant thing. I can say that it has been resolved. Thank You ConsumerAffairs for helping me on this matter.
We're glad that we could be involved in turning an unpleasant situation into a positive one! Thank you for using ConsumerAffairs.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 20, 2017
Tried to publish a good review for Nissan Legend in Syosset NY and your review department came back with "Our moderation team has determined this review does not meet our guidelines for publishing." Please explain. Or maybe I should blog on every social media outlet to get others opinions and same experiences with your company.
Thank you for reaching out. At ConsumerAffairs we only publish original content. Because your review was published on other websites, we are not able to publish it. We welcome you to write an original review of the dating site to post on ConsumerAffairs.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 17, 2017
It is a nice place to check and see what others are having issues with. Also nice to be able to tell others about your experience. I like the layout and the ease of writing the reviews. Glad they do verify the information before they just post. I like that it helps keep "fake" reviews from showing up. Hopefully others will read reviews.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We do take great steps to ensure the authenticity of reviews that are posted to our site. It may take a few days for a review to be published, but that's just because we are making sure only real reviews get through!
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 17, 2017
I had a delivery issue with a home supply company and I wrote a review in Consumer Affairs and they posted my issue which made the vendor come back to me to solve the issue. Consumer Affairs really helped me resolve my issue. Thank you Consumer Affairs!
Thank you for using ConsumerAffairs! We're glad we could help.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 14, 2017
This ConsumerAffairs website helped me to get the fair resolution from the company. Without this website I would have been at a loss. No one from the company was listening to me until I posted my review about the company on the ConsumerAffairs website.
We're so happy that we were able to help you get the resolution you needed! Our goal is to help everyone make smart decisions about what to buy and who to do business with. Thankfully, ConsumerAffairs authorized brands are committed to using the feedback they receive from our site to help their customers.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 31, 2017
My experience with Consumer Affairs was great. The company review I submitted provoked quick resolution with the company I reviewed after I was told there was nothing more that they could do. I would definitely recommend using this site.
We are so pleased that you were able to reach a resolution by using our site! We strive to be a place for consumers and brands to connect and have great interactions. Hearing success stories like yours helps us know that we're helping people make better decisions!
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 29, 2017
You don't allow individual comments about each article. At the end of each article is a comment area. It is a waste of anyone's time to try to post any specific comments about that article there. Nothing is allowed to ever post. We are all taken to a Facebook "dumping ground" where all comments are thrown into one group. A waste of my and everyone else's time.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It's feedback from consumers, like you, that help us improve the site. We are working on many improvements to our website and are excited to roll out new features soon.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 24, 2017
I have had occasion to publish reviews a few times on this website. EVERY time, I have received a VERY fast (sometimes within HOURS) response from the reviewed company in an attempt to mitigate damage to their reputation (or lack thereof). EVERY time, the reviewed company has "bent over backwards" to resolve the issue. Some resolutions have been better than others, but the reviewed companies DID make an attempt at damage control. This is a TRULY EFFECTIVE site in which to resolve legitimate issues one has with a company, product, or service. I use it when I've exhausted all other means at my disposal and just before consulting legal counsel as a "last ditch" effort for resolution of my issues. EXCELLENT site and reactions from reviewed companies!
We're happy we could help you have your voice heard. be part of the resolution process.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 24, 2017
I have tried multiple times to post a review about a horrible online dating experience I had on an accredited website. I have tried twice and both times my review has been declined with no explanation as to why. I have read the guidelines and my review doesn't violate any of their guidelines. There are no swear words or anything bad about the review. I have posted the same review on other websites without an issue. I was only trying to inform women of the horrible experience I had to at least warn them before they join. I guess ConsumerAffairs doesn't care about actually protecting consumers at all. They seem to be biased toward certain companies, only posting negative reviews for some companies and only positive for others. I will not use this site again. I thought I was getting everyone's reviews and honest feedback, but now I do not trust their site.
Thank you for reaching out. At ConsumerAffairs we only publish original content. Because your review was published on other websites, we are not able to publish it. We welcome you to write an original review of the dating site to post on ConsumerAffairs.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 22, 2017
I like to thank ConsumerAffairs for reflecting my thoughts and making my voice heard! Only two days after posting my review I had a phone call from the company I wrote the review about and they offered to give me a full refund and although too late regarding my initial problem, however it made me feel a lot better because ConsumerAffairs made my voice heard and somebody finally cared to reach me and explain! I think people should stand for their rights and help others with their decisions. I totally trust ConsumerAffairs and their reviews.
We're happy we could help you have your voice heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 16, 2017
I just want to say a big Thanks. I really felt that my voice was heard, because of you guys Frontier actually listen to me. The big thing that learn is not to give up. Thank you so much. 5 star I would give you 10.
Mary, thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear you were able to reach a resolution in a timely manner.
We love hearing our consumer' stories. We hope you visit the site again soon to share another positive experience.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 15, 2017
I recently wrote a report against a company that many consumers (myself included) have been complaining and reporting about. Shortly after I made the report a representative from the company contacted me to address the issues. Eventually they were resolved. ConsumerAffairs.com provided me with a platform to report the issues publicly so other consumers do not fall trap to a shady company, offer a private channel for the business to communicate with me to address concerns. Before writing this report I tried to resolve it individually for 2 months. ConsumerAffairs.com has a commendable reputation, otherwise the business would not have responded to my complaint. Thank you for providing us this platform!
Christopher, that's wonderful to hear. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 14, 2017
Information provided by customer reviews website is very helpful. Placed several reviews on the ConsumerAffairs website and it looks like they helped other people to know and not make the same mistakes I and others have with various companies. I wish I had found this site before I purchased my Nissan GT-R. I would not have purchased or considered Nissan for anything car related.
Hello Michael, thanks for sharing your experience. We're pleased to hear you were able to be heard.
We love hearing our consumer' stories. We look forward to being your go-to resource in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 7, 2017
ConsumerAffairs provides a forum to resolve issues. I had a bad experience with a company. I posted a bad review of said company. Said company saw the bad review, contacted me directly, and resolved the issue. Businesses rely on positive reviews. ConsumerAffairs is a trusted review site.
Warren, we're delighted we could assist you.
To truly help other consumers, positive reviews for brands that offer exceptional service are important too. Drop by next time someone wows you!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 7, 2017
Always taking a stand for the consumer! I want to thank ConsumerAffairs for being always there for the consumer. I felt that I had someone to talk to even if it was with the internet, but gave me big results. You guys are the best xoxo.
We're happy we could help you have your voice heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 7, 2017
I had learned about ConsumerAffairs last year which was specific to my lender that I was having severe trouble with in many different facets. I didn't realize or think about writing on ConsumerAffairs because my goal was to research the lender / servicer of my mortgage within a specific time frame to read about other people's experiences to see if I saw a pattern and / or anything similar. I was and wasn't shocked at what I read and how many. There are so many complaints you could read for weeks so I filtered and searched for a period of time within 3-6 months and gosh still so many.
There were some people who wrote stories that broke my heart but nothing remotely close to what they have put me through so while I had already been in process with my local senator's office who is part of congress, my local AG's office, my local Governors office as I had to find out by calling and meeting with so many people that I should never have had to do but the Governors Office has partial jurisdiction over department of housing. I had spent months with the CFPB and honestly your platform gets a response from a certain department in the company whereas the other places take forever and so much red tape so the amazing thing is this avenue gets exposure to the company and I thank you for that however the people that reply really don't help and believe they have a job to make sure they are responding timely just to do a job.
ConsumerAffairs wouldn't know who it is and what happens after the initial reply but I've gone back and forth with this particular company and that being Wells Fargo and I can't ever mark resolved because it hasn't been and won't be because they have serious internal issues and feel it's very important for the public to continue to be aware they are still being fined and they are not a trustworthy company and I would give anything to never say their name again and to have a new lender but I can't for several reasons. I have bent over backwards and sent them every single item / documentation as in what you would call a rebuttal to what they write you in the mail because those letters are not accurate and to be 100% the majority are lies and that word isn't a word in my vocabulary until WF.
They will not acknowledge their fraud and their dishonest moves and they aren't organized and don't have certain documents of mine on file, they send me critical information via their online system yet I never have had an online account and I keep telling them that but they won't take ownership and say months later that all year long they mailed me my mortgage statements and I never once got them and told them 7 times to send them to me and they kept saying they would and just approx (honestly I can't keep up unless I have my documentation in front of me and don't want to write anything dishonest) but I would say after 9 months of telling me they mail and never have stopped since this mortgage I've had since 2008 thus I've never gone online and get paper statements because I don't trust them and never have.
But approx 2 months ago suddenly they said "we didn't mail" and you get online and I said again another lie and cover as they try every which way to cover their fraud and lies. And I said "show me when and where." I logged in and sent them screen shots of going on their site and no account and then went to try and create one and it wouldn't let me and they said nothing about that as they say nothing about anything but just keep lying and charging and putting words in my mouth.
I have contacted above what they call their executive offices / customer care / used to be called office of the president as that is the office I've been assigned to for over a year and I don't get one return call back. If I got voicemails and was a higher up manager I couldn't ignore these messages and I called several times and 3 separate exec level managers in that same office and no callback. I got someone on the phone once and he said he sent that manager an instant message and she said she would personally call me back in one hour and I waited by the phone and she never called, never and they don't care or even say we apologize and further she said she didn't get that message yet that office documented it because I learned they lied when they said they documented each call and she still lied and still has a job.
You do a great job in getting them to contact me but from there it goes nowhere and has turned into 8 emails back and forth and it's all the same plus more that took place since they took forever to reply this time. I'm not sure if it takes you some time to get submitted or if it's them, not clear on that process. Thank you regardless for having this in place. It shows I had over 40K views.
Jodi, we are so sorry to hear you had such a terrible lender.
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us & hope to continue to be a resource for you.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 7, 2017
Ok, this is my personal opinion. I was reviewing Nutrisystem Nourish on this site and all of the positive reviews were posted easy to read. Any review that had negative information about the company was greyed out and had a strike through on all the print making it difficult to read, not to mention the huge "Factual Basis Uncertain" tag on the review. Huge sticker, impossible to miss. My issue is why is it so important to flag negative reviews for factual verification with no regard to positive reviews. Do you assume all positive are truthful and all negative should be reviewed? Here is my opinion. You are in the company's pocket and none of your reviews are to be trusted by anyone that truly cares to find facts.
Jason, we appreciate you reaching out to us with this insight. We value feedback from our community.
We do strive to verify the authenticity of all reviews & we publish them regardless of whether they are positive or not.
Also, our site is currently under a redesign to provide the best experience for our consumers.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017
ConsumerAffairs fails to inform old current and potential customers of companies when consumers updated and upgrade the rating system with ConsumerAffairs. I find this process deceiving and wrong, leaving negative information on the site only is totally unacceptable and I will not aid ConsumerAffairs any longer!
Hello Shamesha, Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern.
We strive to give consumers a platform to be heard & as more reviews are written, star ratings will change.
Due to the sheer volume of reviews written & brand responses, we are simply unable to contact every reviewer when a brand rating has changed.
We encourage you to continue using our how-to resources as well as our consumer news to remain an informed consumer.
Sincerely,The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2017
I wrote about a negative experience at Alamo. The next day I wrote to you saying that they were more than accommodating and resolved the situation. I changed my star rating. Today you posted the negative and article and said that the resolve article does not meet your criteria. That makes me really mad that you would only print negative responses. Alamo deserves to hear the positive as well and you are not serving justice to companies when you do this. I am sorry that I ever wrote to you. I asked for you to disregard the complaint before you posted it... and you didn't do that either. Extremely disappointed in your ethics as a company... Big thumbs down...
I will be reaching out to you privately to discuss further & see why your resolution was declined.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017
Mattress Firm was not refunding my order within a reasonable time frame. It had been over a month with no resolution in sight. I joined Consumer Affairs and posted my experience and was contacted by a Mattress Firm rep almost immediately. I was able to work with the MF rep and have my refund finally issued. Thank you Consumer Affairs!!
Hi Joelle, thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear you were able to reach a resolution in a timely manner.
We love hearing our consumer' stories. We hope you visit the site again soon to share another positive experience.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2017
My honest and negative review against a business that I wrote a week ago is still not published and it is ignored. While I don't exactly understand why, it seems this site is paid for and funded by the Business and company to allow positive reviews against business and companies. Correct me if I am wrong but I am disappointed!
We encourage you to write a unique review in order to meet our review requirements.
We do not only publish positive reviews, we publish all reviews that meet our requirements without regard to star rating.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017
Well here is another evidence of the demise of the USA, my review of the corrupt GREEN DOT/WALMART CARD corporation and their thieving employees did not meet the standards of what, political correctness. Yes, I admitted that I was an misinformed and naive consumer. I admit my part in being defrauded. Where is the accountability of GREEN DOT/WALMART CARD and their employees.
My use of certain words to describe the impression I am left with from the treatment I received from them through the agents representing them ls earnest and should be allowed to be expressed. As long as these corporate entities are shielded from other consumers getting exposed to the true feelings and impressions of consumers victimized by the lackadaisical investing done and the abandoning of their customers, there will never be justice or closure for the defrauded consumer. Proof that the moderation team is only in it for the money. "GO AHEAD AND HATE YOUR NEIGHBOR. GO AHEAD AND CHEAT A FRIEND."
Andrea, we appreciate you reaching out to us with this insight. We value feedback from our community.
Unfortunately, if a review does not meet our standards we are unable to publish it. It's critical we provide the best resources for our visitors.
You can read our review guidelines here: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/about/faq/#how-we-handle-reviews
Please reach out if you have any further questions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017
I had a problem getting a payment from my dental insurer for a procedure. Through the intervention of Consumer Affairs, the situation was completely resolved in a very short time. The help they provided alleviated the necessity of a long battle over this issue.
Tom, we're happy we could help you have your voice heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2017
I wrote a review concerning a certain communications company. Within days the communications company responded to my review. I was notified by ConsumerAffairs.com that there was a response to my review. I like that they keep the subsequent between the reviewer and the reviewee private. I was able to respond to the company and report issue resolved. Thank you ConsumerAffairs.com!
David, we're happy we could help you have your voice heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017
I won't waste everyone's time with the full details, I'll just say that these guys did more than I could expect to help resolve the matter at hand, and they moved so quick, my head was spinning... and before I knew it... I was enjoying my services that I pay for. If you need help, and have an issue or review to write these are the people, and this is the place to do it. I hope I never have to, but if there's ever another problem, I'm going straight here! Thanks Cody, and ConsumerAffairs. You guys ROCK!
We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2017
ConsumerAffairs helped us solve a problem that we NEVER expected to be resolved to the extreme that it has!! Thank you CA??? If you ever have a problem with a company come here, express your frustration and you too can walk away happy!!!
We appreciate brands that take care of their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017
I had an unpleasant experience with a company that resulted in me cancelling my account before they had ever provided me with a good or service. (They lied and pressured me into signing up with them.) Over a year later I received a call from a debt collector about my account with this company! Thankfully I found ConsumerAffairs and after writing a review got the charge reversed. This site is a great way to bring to light those unpleasant experiences with companies that would try to brush those issues under the rug.
Justin, that's wonderful to hear. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2017
Very grateful to have this consumer platform in which to review companies. Whether reviewing other comments while investigating whether to do business with a potential new company, or to be used as a platform in which to share experiences, I find it to be a very helpful tool. I appreciate that I heard back from the company I was having an issue with - it gave me the opportunity to request assistance on a whole other level than just calling the customer service number and not really getting much satisfaction. Thank you, Consumer Affairs!
That's wonderful to hear, Maria. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016
I am writing this review due to the e-mail that was sent to me by ConsumerAffairs. I feel that they are very straightforward and fair. I love the idea that you must use honesty to get your point across, and to have a way of getting your personal view out there! You get to tell your story of what happened and let the world know what you went through! I found it easy and to the point AWESOME!
Hello Max. That's wonderful to hear. We are happy we could help you be heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016
I have been fighting banks and utility companies for the wrongs they are doing to the American people. I always try to work with the entity directly, if that does not work, I contact their regulator. If that doesn't work, I contact my Congress Representatives. I just keep going up the ladder until I reach someone that will do something to help. After a company told me it would no longer respond to me no matter whom I contacted, I decided to tell everyone on the internet via 1 star reviews posted on ConsumerAffairs.com. All of a sudden, all the companies that decided to ignore me and my efforts to work with them to clear things up now want to work with me in order to get the 1 star review removed. Thank You ConsumerAffairs.
T C, that's wonderful to hear. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients & are happy to have been able to assist you.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2016
I wrote a review about my experience with LendingTree. Consumer Affairs emailed me immediately after my review. I would recommend Consumer Affairs to anyone. Nothing has been resolved yet. I'm sure they will contact LendingTree, and resolve this matter. My advice is do not go on LendingTree's site.
Lawrence, we're happy we could help you have your voice heard.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2017 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2016
In April of 2015, I wrote a review on a company called InstantCheckmate.com. However, this review is not about InstantCheckmate.com. This review is about THIS WEBSITE, ConsumerAffairs.com. I had not been to the ConsumerAffairs.com website for about a year and 8 months when I needed to write a review about a crooked company called GP Software in November of 2016. A company whose owner still thinks he’s playing kickball on his elementary school playground.
Don’t get Greg Perry mad or hurt his feelings by calling him out on his juvenile behavior, because if you do, ALL BETS ARE OFF. Anything you ever purchased from him and/or his company NO LONGER BELONGS TO YOU. He will GO INTO YOUR COMPUTER and make your VALID software key INVALID and the program you bought and paid for in full will no longer work. Oh and guess what… You’ll get NO REFUND for the program(s) that he stole back from you either.
Yep. He keeps your program AND your money and he’s getting away with it because the bugger (no worries mate) runs his underground business DOWN UNDER in the exotic land of Crocodile Dundee! Unfortunately, this most recent review of mine about Greg Perry and his group of Software Bandits will probably never see the light of day on this website though and after you read this information I’ve submitted on ConsumerAffairs.com, you’ll know why I think this way. That is of course, if ConsumerAffairs.com PUBLISHES this review of mine. We’ll know soon enough.
After writing my review on GP Software (which is still on hold – pending “additional reviews from other people”), I started to look over my past reviews from a couple of years earlier. I noticed that my review of Instant Checkmate is stamped "Insufficient Response from customer" and my review is faded out (darkened) making it difficult to read. Additionally, there are lines through my text as if to say it isn't true or correct or invalid due to my "insufficient response". The problem with this is that it's not true and it is not right. I was on top of my responses and replies from start to finish with the entire case regarding ICM.com. In fact, my responses were so tight, they were all written and posted within 5 MINUTES of the request for a response EACH TIME!
InstantCheckMate.com told me they were going to issue me a refund for my bad experience. I told them that I did not write the review based on my bad experience, I wrote it because I felt they were deceptive in their marketing and sales techniques and that when that changed, I would consider changing my review and my low rating. ICM.com still insisted on giving me a refund and they did just that. Then I started receiving email messages from ConsumerAffairs.com asking me if I would consider changing my review and poor rating of ICM.com. I responded each and every time telling them that just because I got a refund (which I deserved by the way), did not mean that my opinion of the company had changed because they were still using deceptive marketing and sales techniques.
Eventually I stopped receiving messages from ConsumerAffairs.com and now I know why. Because instead of continuing to ask me if I would change my review and low rating, they just RED STAMPED my review and called it INVALID due to "Insufficient Response from customer". There should be NO SUCH STAMP on this report and the fact that there is leads me to believe that this website is simply a shill for corporate ** who likely pay to have bad reviews removed (or blacked out or red stamped) and good reviews to remain posted. This was done in a subversive way as well. Only several months AFTER I assumed the case was closed and I had submitted ALL requests for a response WITH A RESPONSE, did they darken out my review and put that "Insufficient Response from Customer" red stamp on my review.
Because they waited, likely with the assumption that I would not be visiting this site again for a while since my case was CLOSED and it was taken as far as it could go, they were able to redline my review and darken it out making it look INVALID due to a lazy and/or incompetent reviewer (ME). Moreover, I was sent NO NOTICE of this insufficient response or I would have come back and responded again! Thus, since I'm no longer here to see my review get squashed and I've received no notice of there being a BIG RED STAMP on my review, it gave ICM.com (InstantCheckMate.com) A YEAR AND 8 MONTHS of glorious reviews with all the bad reviews darkened out. I know this because I read most of them and every BAD review was DARKENED OUT while every GOOD review was LEFT IN.
So now somebody tell me this doesn't look just a little bit fishy. Is this website, ConsumerAffairs.com taking bribes, financial or otherwise, to act as a shill for big businesses with deep pockets? If they're not doing this, why does it seem (at least in my situation with ICM.com) that only the reviews that favor the company are bright and shiny while all the unfavorable reviews are darkened out and/or stamped as being derelict and irresponsible in their response time and/or quality. Perhaps it had never occurred to ConsumerAffairs.com that when people have a bad experience, the first thing they want to do is get past it. It's not exciting and fun to write a bad review and give a company a poor rating after that company did you wrong. So the last thing on your mind in a situation like that is to get through it and get it OVER WITH.
It seems that ConsumerAffairs.com is likely using the psychology of a "bad experience" and the predictability of "human nature" to create a website that appears so ominous and credible that people would only need to check out this website to determine if they want to do business with a particular company. Then turn right back around and solicit big $$$ from deep pocket businesses letting them know that if they want a guaranteed GOOD REVIEW and HIGH RATING, just give them X amount of $$ and watch all the good reviews roll in.
Have you guessed what the rating is now for InstantCheckMate.com? It's FOUR out of FIVE STARS. I gave them 2 stars and many others gave them worse than that. But our low rating reviews DID NOT COUNT IN THE ICM.com OVERALL RATING. Now if you took a little trip over here to the ConsumerAffairs.com website because you weren't sure about a company you were considering doing business with and you saw 4 out of 5 stars, wouldn't you say, "Eh, my due diligence ends here. Let's go shopping"? I'll bet you would. I would too. Too bad though for both of us, that our deciding factor (ConsumerAffairs.com) would be based on FALSE, MISLEADING and INACCURATE information. I certify this information to be true and is the exact experience I am had and that I am currently having with ConsumerAffairs.com.
Don, when a review is on hold waiting for more reviews it means there have not been enough create a page for them.
As for the rest, our office is currently closed for the holidays but we will look into this when we return. If you received a refund the review should be marked as resolved.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
I appreciate your service. I did not want to close the case out but I fear you guys can not reverse it. Just in case this is a great service. I am very sad that Sprint would think so little of me, and just ignore me. They acted just like they train their employees. In the end I only wanted half of the cost I wasted for the year, 300$. But I am forced to get my own lawyer and sue or I was invited into a large lawsuit so I guess even though they are such koshuls and ignored me I get that they just don't want to deal with me as a human. They misunderstood me but made no effort to understand further. It seems they were confident I couldn't sue and you could hear it in their voice. I'm adhd/anxiety cursed and though I am bright I'm also impulsive and a unsavory character to bottom line people. But adhd/anxiety does not mean we lie!
So now I have my ducks in a row. If you are able to leave it open great, if not at least put unsolved because they can't get away. They remind me of deadbeat dad syndrome. I remember my mom & me at 6 years old at a prince William county courthouse with my eastern European biological father and the relief he showed when the judge said I can tell she's his but va law says if the father denies the child we can't touch him and the judge eagle eyed him as he said it and he was out of the courtroom in a flash, never looked back. I didn't care but I remember what a bottom feeder looks like and SPRINT is a bottom feeder. In case you can't reverse the resolved key which I didn't hit because I wanted people to know I was not taken care of and they should not trust them. Thank you for your forum for people like us.
Pamela, we are happy to give you a platform to be heard.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2016
I am so glad I read Consumer Affairs reviews prior to purchasing new appliances. We were advised by a local appliance store to go online and read reviews before deciding what brand to go with. I am just wondering why Consumer Affairs gave the LG refrigerators reviews 3 stars, when all the reviews you showed had given them just one star and some would have given none, if that were an option. You lose a lot of credibility when you do this. We were about to buy a five-piece LG suite for our remodeled kitchen, but after pursuing these reviews, we are going to stay way clear of LG... Their prices are not even that much lower than manufacturers with better customer service, better/quicker technical service, and product quality. The customer protection branch of the federal government should be investigating this company! I am so glad I read your reviews prior to purchasing LG.
Hello Sharon, the stars are based on a large number of reviews written by consumers. We do not define the star rating ourselves.
We're glad we could be of service during your shopping experience & hope also write a review for the brand you purchased.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Updated review: Dec. 18, 2016
Thanks
Original Review: Dec. 11, 2016
Visited your website to investigate complaints against a home warranty company. Was EXTREMELY disappointed in the content and display of your postings. Evidently, there is no oversight or repercussions on respondents using evasive language to respond to - what appear to be - valid complaints. That is, in reviewing numerous complaints from this company all the text from the complaint was both shaded and lined-through making the complaint very difficult (but not impossible) to read. In addition on every single response from the company receiving the complaint - the response was EXACTLY the same (except for the name of the complainer being addressed). HOWEVER, ALL of the congratulatory comments were displayed in clear text. HOW VALID IS THIS??? I am certainly not confidently in the validity of your process of "protecting consumers' interests.
Russ, when a review has been resolved or could not be verified, it is struck through, but as you pointed out, it can still be read. We choose not to remove them, therefore offering a well-rounded view of the consumer experience.
We do this in order to showcase the most relevant content in a way that can be distinguished from reviews that have already been resolved. Regarding the language, no brand discusses the personal details of a transaction in order to protect the consumer's privacy. Many responses are standardized across a variety of industries to simplify & expedite the process. The consumer & brand continue the discussion offline to reach a resolution.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2016
Express scripts called me and quickly resolved my issue with being charged for a generic medicine that I could not take.
Hello Carol, that's wonderful to hear. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2016
I am very thankful that I was able to utilize ConsumerAffairs as a platform to reveal my situation. The fact that ConsumerAffairs is well-respected and viewed by thousands of both companies and consumers speaks volumes. The company saw my post on ConsumerAffairs, addressed and resolved our concerns. Going forward I will be using ConsumerAffairs before making other large purchases. Thank you ConsumerAffairs because I do not think I would have had such a quick and positive outcome if your organization were not the mediator!
We hope to continue being your source for consumer news & reviews in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2016
Received an e-mail on Sunday December 4th. One article in this compendium was for protecting your health while raking leaves - on December 4th when it is snowing. But that wasn't the biggest problem. A second article had to do with the deadline to redeem gift cards from Radio Shack. The deadline to redeem the cards was shown as December 2nd. Mind you this e-mail came on December 4th. If you can't make your information relevant and timely, why are you doing this and why am I wasting my time reading it?
I understand your frustration. The newsletter you referred to is a newsletter curated from our top performing news stories. In this case, the Radio Shack deadline had passed by the time the newsletter went out since the story ran earlier in the week.
While this is no doubt frustrating, we strive to bring you the top news of the week & occasionally this type of hiccup occurs.
We apologize for the inconvenience & hope to continue being your source for consumer news & reviews in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2016
I am very pleased that I submitted my issue to ConsumerAffairs.com. It got the attention of Vonage Business and incented them to correct the issue I was having. The issue was not getting any attention from Vonage Business and I had been pursuing a solution for many months (if not a year). Submitting my complaint to ConsumerAffairs.com via a review of Vonage Business afforded me the attention I needed (or Vonage Business needed) to correct the issue. My only regret is that I didn't submit the review to ConsumerAffairs.com sooner. It would have saved me a lot of time and energy... Thank you ConsumerAffairs.com!
James, that's wonderful to hear. We appreciate brands that appreciate their clients.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences can praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2016
All your reviews are negative on every insurance company. Not only is that depressing, but it leaves me not knowing where to go. It seems like I have to just stick with the insurance company I have and pray that I don't get really sick and pray that they will cover me if I do.
Frank, we are sorry you are disappointed with the reviews insurance companies have on our site. However, as an objective third-party review site, we cannot control the reviews consumers leave.
We do our best to offer resources in addition to consumer reviews to help you make educated & informed decisions though.
For example, we have an expert review guide that might help you find the right brand for your needs. You can see it here: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/insurance/health.html#guide-reviews
We hope this assists you & can help you find a policy that fits your needs.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016
This did the trick! After having a poor experience with ADT I took to this site to warn others of my experience. I really didn't expect any more than satisfaction that I aired my grievances but I got a response from ADT and they resolved my issues. This website works! Will use again if need be.
Chris, we are so happy we could be part of your resolution process.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences but to praise brands for exceptional service as well.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & more in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
I was shocked at the immediate response in assisting me with an issue that has now been resolved and I was very pleased with the after service. ConsumerAffairs kept communicating with me every step of the way and I have to admit that this service is by far the best I've used in a very long time, and I truly commend the work being done. Thanks again to everyone and I truly wish you much success. Regards.
Patricia, we're so happy to hear you were able to resolve your issue.
In addition to the latest consumer news & recalls, we're publishing new consumer resources & best match tools to help you seamless shopping experiences every time.
Thank you & we look forward to your future reviews.
- The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2016
Successful Intervention! Consumer Affairs precipitated a shipping and handling, as well as a "fee", refund from a vendor from whom I purchased a watch, without my even knowing they did this!!! I will be much more inclined to use Consumer Affairs in the future should the need arise. Thank you, Consumer Affairs.
Bob, we are happy to help.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolution in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2016
I just received and read in ConsumerAffairs newsletter piece on how consumers using coupons of branded drug manufacturers pay more than they would pay for generics, the point of the article that consumers are being misled. The author remarks that brand drug manufacturers price branded drugs as high as possible and take advantage of consumers in that regard, and with the coupons. The piece you posted is inaccurate, misleading, and potentially dangerous. First, I am a consumer, have no relationship of any kind to any drug manufacturer, don't own their stock (unless in a mutual fund) and am not here to defend them.
But your reporter says generics drugs are equivalent to branded drugs, because they have the same basic ingredients. That is, in a number of cases, a false statement. In 2012, after 5 years of dragging its feet, the FDA ordered two or three generic versions of ** off the market, after consumer reported being switched from the brand to generic by their insurers, and going into deep depression that had been under control before the switch. The FDA finally acknowledged that how the contents of ** is delivered - the release mechanism, which can involve "the fillers" - is key to whether the drug works, and testing of generics showed those 2 or 3 did not release in the bloodstream the fully or effectively. The FDA ordered the manufacturers to cease selling them.
You can through a quick Google search find the same result re **, one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants on the market. There are innumerable reports of consumers being forced to switch to generics and going back into deep depression. (I do not know if the FDA has looked at this - have no researched.)
In the past, I took both ** & experienced this. I also still take thyroid medication. And every endocrinologist I've seen says do not take generic ** (the most widely-prescribed thyroid med) - it is often made overseas, in plants with limited quality control, and sometimes the tablets do not even contain the minimum required active ingredient. They have uniformly prescribed the branded form.
Several months ago I switched to the just-released generic form of ** (a statin for cholesterol). Three weeks later I had what was likely - though not yet proven -a very adverse reaction to the generic. My doctor informed me he has since had two other patients he has had to require brand for, because, they, too, had adverse reactions to this new generic, when switched from the brand. Your reporter has it in for brand name drug companies. She, however, has clearly not researched the subject and in effect is misinforming (as did the FDA until the ** situation came back and undermined that effort) the public.
As it happens, I recall a report that the US manufacturers develop about 75% of all new medications. It costs a fortune - and one reason some branded drugs don't have the side effects and do work as intended because they have spent hundreds of millions developing them. Your reporter appears to have overlooked, that too. No doubt many generics are fine replacements for brand. But it is a disservice to represent that as being universal. And there are plenty of "victims" out there who have been forced to switch and pay the price.
I know from personal experience that insurers are not always "innocent" in pricing drugs - and no doubt branded manufacturers - along with generic manufacturers - gouge. It is common knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry that some insurers pharmacy benefit managers make more selling generic meds than branded meds. I hope ConsumerAffairs will update in some fashion its article, to provide a complete, unbiased view of the subject.
Roger, we appreciate you reaching out to us with this insight. We value feedback from our community. We are looking into this further to ensure we produce the most accurate information possible.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2016
Your site is pretty useless, when it provides only positive info in an easy to read format, while "greying out" all negative information. Are companies paying you to "paint a great picture". I was pretty disappointed. I was looking into LegalShield. No one's reputation can be this stellar.
William, we are sorry you feel that way. The reviews that are greyed out are still legible for consumers to read.
We have the highest standard for reviews & each review is verified to ensure it's an authentic experience. Authorized brands have the opportunity to reach out to these consumers in their moment of need to resolve the issue.
Unfortunately, when LegalShield reached out to the consumers in question they were unresponsive or could not validate they were a paying client. As you can tell by LegalShiled's responses on site, their attention to the customer helps earn this rating.
We hope this helps clear things up for you.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2016
I answered the questions to find a match to a mortgage company...refinance, house in Edmonds WA. It wanted to know how much of a downpayment I was making and gave me lenders in Sacramento, CA. Obviously it didn't use the answers I gave to the questions it asked.
Roberta, we are so sorry you had that experience. Our best match tools entire goal is to find you a reputable company with the least amount of hassle on your part.
I will forward this on to our team to see why this may have happened.Thank you for your patience. We hope to continue to be a source of consumer news, reviews & shopping assistance for you.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2016
I submitted a dispute with THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, CONSUMER AFFAIRS & other agencies. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU was not able to resolve my dispute. CONSUMER AFFAIRS was able to resolve my dispute quickly & successfully. At all times they informed me during every step & process. THANK YOU CONSUMER FOR BEING A VOICE FOR CONSUMERS.
Louise, we're happy to help! Thank you for such a great review.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2016
I recommend everyone use ConsumerAffairs as it does help get things resolved. It helped me resolve something that I'd been trying to for two years.
Donna, we are so happy we could be part of your solution.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2016
I just noticed that you take critical reviews and mark them with a big red mark that says "Not Verified as True." Interesting it is never on a 5 star review. Not sure you are operating anywhere near your reputation. Integrity matters and you will lose business because new generations are not dumb.
Unlike other review sites where anyone can write anything & it is assumed to be true, we have a verification process so that our reviews are not only trustworthy but have been vetted to ensure the person genuinely had said experience & isn't just blowing off steam.
We encourage you to review a number of companies on our site to see the difference in a verified statement that was resolved & a complaint where the reviewer refused to communicate.
Feel free to reach out with any further questions your may have.
Thank you.
The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2016
I click on a businesses' name under a given category and it takes me to a competitor's Google ad? Some companies will show that the rating is only based on a percentage of the reviews? Company reviews are not updated regularly? The list of top rated companies will show companies with a 1 star rating? This site is riddled with inconsistencies and misleading info. Any review site that makes money off advertising can't be trusted.
Reviews are often written as a result of a conflict or problem with a product or a process, this results in a low rating which in turn impacts the brands rating as a whole.
We strive to be a source of truth for consumers, allowing them a platform to speak out, be heard & assist other consumers in making informed decisions.
We hope you will take the time to explore our site to see ConsumerAffairs truly has your back as a consumer.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2016
Every time I try to write a review, it won't post. The response is always "We don't recognize your e-mail." However!!! I can log on to your web page with the very e-mail address that you claim you don't recognize. What gives???
Jack, thanks for reaching out. That sounds like a tech issue & we are happy to help resolve it. Are you logging into the site first or just clicking on the "write a review" link?
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2016
Your consumer minutes are extremely out of date. One of them mentions the Echo backpack blower recall, which happened in Feb. 2012, not to mention Best Buy store closings! Radio is already stale and full of endless repeat programming, so how about getting up to date?
Hi Bill, thanks for your feedback. We will be in touch with you shortly.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2016
Found important product information - I wrote a review about the frustration I was having with my extended warranty company and because ConsumerAffairs published my review, I got a call from them the next day anxious to resolve the issue which they had told me that they had no way of resolving. Haa!!
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
It is great to know that there is a company like Consumer Affairs where you can go to read real reviews from real people before deciding on a product or service. Puts your mind at ease knowing what experiences others have had with a product or company before you spend your hard earned money on something.
Be sure to write some reviews of your own to help other consumers make better decisions too.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
When I posted a complaint about Empire Home Services on Consumer Affairs, I heard from the company within 24 hours. And Consumer Affairs enabled me to follow up online with a review of the company's reaction to my complaint. Consumer Affairs really does have influence.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2016
ConsumerAffairs acted as a mediator between myself and an exploitative company, and helped resolve the issue within a week. I would recommend them to anyone and have already recommended them to a friend.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
Action Oriented Site - I am so grateful that this site is available to consumers. Businesses take reviews seriously, and I appreciate that.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
Review was written and denied by ConsumerAffairs. True facts written and ConsumerAffairs denied to publish.
You are welcome to view your published reviews in your dashboard upon logging into our site.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
The site is called 'Consumer'Affairs but businesses pay an annual fee to be alerted to posts that name them and to then have the last word. Consumers are not given an opportunity to respond or to provide any further details or evidence. Maybe if consumers were also able to pay for the privilege, we'd be fairly heard?
After a consumer leaves a review, the brand has the opportunity to reach out & resolve the issue. It is then between the consumer & the brand to resolve.
If an issue has been resolved, the score can be adjusted but the original post & rating are still present.
We hope you continue to use ConsumerAffairs as your go-to resource for reviews, news & recalls.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
I was required to select from category of things I'm not interested in just to file on the complaint on ConsumerAffairs website. THEN you'd like me to rate my experience? Apparently individuals already have issues, that's why they're seeking out this website. You should be a little more considerate than having them go a tedious and computer space consuming process.
After the initial sign up there are no more q&a before you write a review, only upon account creation.
We hope you continue to use ConsumerAffairs as a resource for news, reviews & recalls.
Remember, reviews can be positive too. If a brand exceeded your expectations, be sure to share your experience.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
I had a problem with a site that I feared was a scam to get my money and return no service. I reviewed the site on ConsumerAffairs and BOOM the site got back to me and refunded my money and apologized for the oversight where my needs had not been filled. So I can only say this site ROCKS! Highly recommended.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
I was having a problem with Mattress Firm mattresses. I saw some other people had written reviews so I joined in. I got a fast reply from Mattress Firm and my problem has been solved thanks to ConsumerAffairs.
We're glad we could be part of your resolution process.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016
I had a problem with a car rental company billing for money that I had already paid. Eventually this was resolved after I sent an email to the CEO, mentioning that I had filed a complaint with ConsumerAffairs.com. So, it's possible that filing a complaint with ConsumerAffairs.com influenced the final outcome.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2016
I rented a car May 27-June 6, 2016 from EZRAC at Seattle Airport, WA. I noticed after returning home that I had been charged $159.90 for Renters Liability Protection, for which I don't recall having asked or signing for and would not have done so as I have my own auto insurance. Also on July 19 I noticed my credit card account having been charged $25 by EZRAC (without any advance notification to me). I called EZRAC in Seattle and they said they would get back to me by email on these charges. They never sent me anything. So I complained via ConsumerAffairs. After considerable back and forth, EZRAC settled by agreeing to refunding me $180.71 and they sent a copy of traffic violation for which the $25 had been deducted and I saw that it was within the time I had rented the car. So case closed but I'll never use EZRAC again. Thanks to ConsumerAffairs for helping me clear up this matter.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
On a whim, I posted a review regarding a company I was having a problem with, not even knowing if they would see the review at all. I received a response from the company the very next morning and my issue was resolved very quickly! ConsumerAffairs is a GREAT bridge between the consumer and the company, and I plan on using it in the future for positive as well as negative experiences.
We're glad we could be part of your resolution process.
We can't wait to read your other glowing reviews as well!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016
I know that without ConsumersAffairs, we would still be trying to get back our money which was stolen. Small Claims Court would have been our next option. Thank you.
We're glad we could be part of your resolution process. That sounds like an awful ordeal.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016
Thank you, ConsumerAffairs! It took going through you to get my issue with another company resolved. Will definitely write to you again if needed. I have already recommended the service to a few friends, so thank you!
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016
I had an issue with another company and in the process of googling what other people said about the company I ran upon Consumer Affairs. I started an account and wrote a review of the other company and within a month my issue with the other company was resolved and my disputed charges were refunded.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2016
This site is just awesome. When proper channels to resolve issues become impossible, this site comes in as the best resource to resolve issues and also serves as great reference point before dealing with a company. Thank you.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016
I had a great experience with ConsumerAffairs. I reported a serious issue that I had with a company. My report was taken seriously by ConsumerAffairs. My review went live very quickly to help others. ConsumerAffairs also contacted the company to get a response. The response was brought to my attention and ConsumerAffairs followed up on the outcome of my situation. I am very pleased with the help I received in dealing with the issue that I had. They are very professional and helpful in consumer support. They were also very speedy. It is good to know they are there to help. I hope this helps other consumers. It really helped me. Thanks so much.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016
Consumer Affairs is bias in the reviews they allow to be posted. If you are doing a negative review on big companies they place your review on hold. Regardless of the truth it has. My reviews are based on my experience. I have reviews on hold due to not meeting their guidelines. My reviews meet the guidelines. See the picture attached.
We will look into this for you & see what we can discover.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
Company quickly resolved problem after contacting ConsumerAffairs. Thanks! I will use this again. Very effective in getting company's attention. Glad I found out about this.
Remember, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for consumer news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016
Such fast response! My opinion is important. Thank you.
We're glad we could be part of your resolution process.
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016
Security and landscaping issues. Thank you for giving me a voice!
Remember, reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
www.consumeraffairs.com is in bed with the companies that are being reviewed. Any bad reviews the company can come in and invalidate and claim that it isn't factual. I just reviewed over 100 reviews of American Home Shield, whom I submitted a very bad review for. The ones that are negative were all considered "uncertain" or "not factual" and had been struck through after a response from the AHS representative saying they would "follow up." This website is obviously a sham cover for poor companies to hide their shady dealings!
As you can see on American Home Shield, if a consumer leaves a negative review about a brand, the brand responds publicly & the original review remains published & visible. Brands reach out to the consumer offline to resolve the issue.
Unfortunately, there are times when the brand reaches out but receives no response. That is through no fault of the brand or ConsumerAffairs. If the consumer does not respond, the issue can neither be verified nor resolved.
This process ensures every review is legitimate & people can't simply bash a brand anonymously like many review sites allow.
Your review on AMS is awaiting moderation approval & you should be hearing from the brand soon.
If you have any further questions regarding reviews, please see our FAQ page
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/about/faq/#how-we-handle-reviews
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 30, 2016
Dear Moderation Team @ Consumer Affairs: You offer inconsistency in your reviews and more than often you are refusing or blocking the view of the Consumer. I haven't a clue why holds have been placed on my reviews and even if you were to explain, it still gives you the right and the Consumer none. Boo hoo on you moderation team @ Consumer Affairs. Boo hoo on you!
JC, we're sorry you feel that way. When a review is written it must be reviewed by the moderation team to ensure it is an actual, original review. This process slows down the publication of reviews but ensures we offer our readers the best resources possible. If a review is written about a brand not yet on our site, it cannot be published yet. You can learn more about the review & publication process at https://www.consumeraffairs.com/about/faq/#how-we-handle-reviews
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I had been battling our advertising company over disputed invoice fees without any success of a resolution until I posted on ConsumerAffairs. Within a couple of days of posting on ConsumerAffairs, my situation was addressed and resolved to my satisfaction. Thank you ConsumerAffairs!!!
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 29, 2016
You should enclose a link to recently published review in review confirmation e-mail for convenience of your users. As a user, once I published a review - I want to see it on your website. Instead, you send a big button to write another review, which is useless. There should be a "follow-up" link which gives your users a feel of completeness for their action.
Your feedback is very important to us & we hope you continue to write reviews & share resources to help other consumers make smart decisions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 29, 2016
Excellent resource to give opinion and issues. Excellent system to rate products and customer service. Found the procedure easy to use and there was quick feedback on my review and comments by NutriSystem and ConsumerAffairs.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 25, 2016
On 7/21/16, I left a voicemail with Mr. Carman, and also left emails with both Mr. Carman & Mr. Hood, ALONG WITH emails to two other employees, asking for clarification on how to re-write a review. I have NOT HEARD BACK from ANYONE yet (7/24/16). It is IMPOSSIBLE to reach a LIVE PERSON via telephone. EVERYTHING is directed to voicemail. There is not even a way to reach any sort of live operator!! While I appreciate the avenue that ConsumerAffairs.com affords to leave/read reviews, I find it UNACCEPTABLE that there is NO way to reach a live person, and find it UNACCEPTABLE that neither of the two owners will return an email!! Thank you.
There are a couple ways you can update your review. If the company has solved your problem and you'd like to share that with others, you can post a resolution. Posting a resolution will allow you to explain how the problem was solved and update your star rating if appropriate. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have a way for reviewers to edit their reviews after they are submitted. If you would like to add to your review without marking it as resolved, you can submit a second review for the same company. Please be sure to include in the subject line that it is an update to your previous review. Our moderation team will be able to include the new information in your original review. The second review will show as "on hold" indefinitely in your user profile because its contents will be included in your original submission.
Let me know if you need help or have any other questions!
-Heidi
Reviewed July 16, 2016
I was getting repeated e-mails from Nutrisystem & with your assistance it has finally been resolved. Thank you for your help.
Colleen, thanks for sharing your success story. Be sure to share your insight on brands that exceed your expectations too! We look forward to being your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Updated review: July 20, 2016
I'm afraid my notification was read as a call to action, and not just a heads up.
Although initially there was confusion, as to whether I had filed a report on Walmart with Consumer Affairs or Consumer Reports, once Heidi knew it was, in fact, it was with Consumer Affairs, she took the initiative to protect me as a consumer, whom she thought, was in fear of further retaliation from Walmart.
Heidi did what she believed I wanted, and what she thought was the best solution, by removing my report. She just as quickly reinstated it, as I requested.
I believe she cares and behaved fairly in what she perceived as a frightening situation.
Our communication had a bit of the old "Who's on second?" flavor to it and I want Heidi to know I'm grateful for her concern, restoring my report, and for the lively cocktail chatter. Please consider my complaint RESOLVED. :)
Original Review: July 14, 2016
I have received threatening comments on my YouTube blog from a person who had read my ConsumerAffairs complaint, and is stalking me. He claims to be employed at the Wal-Mart head office, the company I had complained about. I sent emails off to Wal-Mart and to ConsumerAffairs, quoted one of his comments, and apprising them of the situation. I received a prompt reply from Heidi, who pleasantly advised me that I had contacted the wrong consumer watchdog organisation, and I was actually looking for Consumer Reports, who she said she would be forwarding my email to. To my recollection, I have never had a product issue, worthy of bothering Ralph Nader's Consumer Reports with. I begged pardon, and sent her a screen shot of my 6 reports for Wal-Mart I had in my ConsumerAffairs account, so she could see the ConsumerAffairs header, and that they were in fact, reported to ConsumerAffairs.
She seemed a bit embarrassed, but rallied, saying, she had found a couple reviews for Wal-Mart Pet Department that I had submitted, but both are tagged as "no publish" which meant they should not be visible on the website. She said I'd still be able to see my reviews I submitted from within my account profile, and she hoped not having them visible to the world on the website helped make my situation a little better. She suggested again, I still follow-up with Consumer Reports, as the "gentleman" (her word) who had been bothering me had referenced in his attacks to the reviews being in Consumer Reports. *sigh*
I went back into ConsumerAffairs archive, found my only Wal-Mart Pet Dept report deemed publishable, and sent a screen shot back to Heidi. She hasn't replied. I hope the irony of all this isn't lost on who ever is reading this. The Wal-Mart employee stalked me from ConsumerAffairs, NOT Consumer Report, as he mistakenly claimed. I'm not sure what happened here with Heidi, but I'd appreciate a follow-up from whoever's in charge around there. I don't predict a they'll be a dispute, but just in case someone needs it. I attest that this is true, and will surrender all email and documentation, supporting this claim, upon demand. Thanks.
Reviewed July 11, 2016
While I was unable to obtain any real help from the company I wrote a review about using chat on their site, within 24 hours of publishing a review on ConsumerAffairs.com, the company contacted me and worked hard to resolve my problem. It is too bad that some companies only respond with help when you give them a bad review, however, ConsumerAffairs.com can help to obtain a fair resolution.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed July 6, 2016
I'm not the one to get online and complain about stuff but this time I was really frustrated and needed to find out if anybody else was going through the same issues as mine with the Neat Company. When I came across this site I realized I was not alone. I went through a list of complaints before I decided to write something myself. I didn't expect to get a response from The Neat Company since I had already tried to send several emails directly to the Company without any luck and believe me I was quite shocked when I got that email from Neat support center asking me what would be the best time to set up a support call. I quickly responded and gave them a time and a phone number and guess what, the call came (Thanks Arnold) and within five minutes my problem was resolved. Thanks a lot for ConsumerAffairs for providing this platform. I could not be happier!
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 30, 2016
I happen to be given access to this site, ConsumersAffairs.com and was allowed to voice my concerns regarding a financial choice that I had made. This outlet allows others to have some insight and certainly info to consider before taking a giant step... Possibly in the wrong direction. Thanks for this communication line.
Katherine, thank you so much for sharing your story. Remember to share your insight on brands that exceed your expectations too! Sharing your experiences definitely helps other consumers make informed decisions. We look forward to being your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions for years to come.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 30, 2016
Thank you ConsumerAffairs, your site is so easy to navigate and I got a response from the company concerned in no time at all. I'll definitely use your services again and recommend you. Thank you.
Phillipa, thank you for sharing your success story. We hope you continue to write positive reviews, use our consumer resources & achieve conflict resolution on our site for many years to come.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 29, 2016
I wasn't able to find contact information for a company I had a bad experience with, so I came here. Not only did this offer me an opportunity to express my frustrations, but the company I had an issue with saw my review, and it was resolved in less than a week!
Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your success story. Be sure to share your insight on brands that exceed your expectations too! We look forward to being your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 28, 2016
Very professional and helpful. Thanks.
Ed, we are so glad to hear that your issue was resolved. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for expert insights, positive reviews & conflict resolution in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 22, 2016
I'm confused as to why my review of Navy Federal Bank didn't meet guidelines. There was no explanation offered. I don't think my issue with them is any less important than any of the other issues I read on the page, and even after a month of having my account locked, I still can't access my money and no one at Navy Federal seems to know why, but at the same time, no one is willing to take the lock off. I'm forced to pay a lawyer for help. To me, that is more important than someone complaining about the interest rate they got on a car, and yet you've allowed those complaints.
Reviewed June 13, 2016
Posted on your Site. BOOM Company came out and fixed the problem. That's the Way it should be.
Thomas, we are so glad to hear that your issue was resolved. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for expert insights, positive reviews & conflict resolution.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 12, 2016
I sent in a detailed account of the situation and to my knowledge there has been nothing done and because of the poor quality of the house I won't even let my neighbors enter my home because I'm so embarrassed of its condition and I have to go through my garage when they knock on my door. It's a shame you can't get anyone to help and let these companies get away with what they do. I guess I just have to be thankful and just keep my mouth shut. I'm sorry to vent but I just don't think it's fair. That's all. Thanks.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
If you want an immediate reaction from a vendor, post a review on ConsumerAffairs. Nothing works faster.
Eric, we love hearing success stories! We're excited to share your review with our fans on Facebook: www.facebook.com/consumeraffairs
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 8, 2016
Information provided by other consumers was useful. Website is not very advanced. Not even a basic way to sort reviews – say by date or rating. Also, received an email from ConsumerAffairs saying there was a response from the company I was complaining about; however, there was no response other than my update to my own review. I'll still use this website to review companies but probably would not bother typing in a review.
Jeff, we're sorry you had this experience. We are constantly working to improve the consumer experience. We have passed your feedback along tot he development team. I think you will be pleased with the changes we have in store for the future.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 6, 2016
Writing these reviews does get your problem resolved in a timely fashion whether it be a misunderstanding or whatever. It also help the public know beforehand what they are getting into before they jump into any contract.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave positive reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 6, 2016
I got a response from Sprint as soon as I posted (on a Saturday night). An "executive" dealt with and resolved my issues with one conversation. This is where to go for results.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed June 1, 2016
I have written a couple of reviews here on ConsumerAffairs and they were not all good. I will write about the NOT good ones. Seems like when I write a bad review within a while someone from that company will give me a call (Coincidence or not?). I will actually tell the company (store) that I have contacted ConsumerAffairs and any other place that I have written to about them. I believe people need to start speaking up and banning together to stop these places from scamming, stealing, overcharging, bad customer service, etc. If enough people start to write bad reviews and doing something maybe things will get better. They will not get better if YOU let them get away with these practices that are wrong.
Start writing your review either good or BAD on ConsumerAffairs and let others be warned so they don't get ripped off and just maybe YOU will get a call and your complaint will be resolved. It has happened to me. This is your sounding board if you have a valid complaint against a company, store, any place that did you wrong! Start here today. I have had good outcomes from my reviews and hopefully will help others by sending the message that they can't get away with these wrongful dealings. A great thanks to ConsumerAffairs. You're the real deal!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions for many years to come.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 27, 2016
The system erroneously notated my online review as "resolution in process", which was completely untrue. Mohawk Flooring contacted me only to ask for information already included in my review - they have made no attempt to resolve the situation at all. Their response to me after my review was clearly so that they could say they had fulfilled their obligation in contacting me. I am very disappointed that Consumer Affairs would allow Mohawk Flooring to use their website in this way because the system automatically puts a review in the "resolution process" when a business responds. This is totally inaccurate!
There is no means by which I can post any further comments to my review, because your system "forces" me to say the problem is resolved when it is not. This gives other consumers reading the reviews a false impression. I had hoped that my review would be of assistance to other consumers, however, I now wish I had not wasted my time placing a detailed review on the Consumer Affairs site.
The fact the company did indeed reach out to you means the resolution process has begun. This is standard practice. They reach out to verify the review & from there, we hope, a resolution can be reached. Your original review is still published on the site to memorialize the transaction & serve as a resource for potential consumers.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 26, 2016
I do not what the point is. The problem is the company is a SCAM. I've had it for 3 years. Had the same problem for 3 years. When we finally got a technician to tell them it needs to be replaced they deny the claim and say it not normal wear and tear. Why couldn't you have just said that from day one instead of giving me the runaround. You stole my money with your poor character and I have already contacted a lawyer and the BBB.
Reviewed May 25, 2016
I love Consumer Affairs! It's easy to use and allowed me to get an issue resolved with a merchant asap after posting a review through Consumer Affairs! They appear to be fair to both consumers and merchants. This is a good platform to allow consumers to read experiences of others before making a more educated decision.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 22, 2016
Complete failure for a new home, also the dealer.
Hello Steve, I see you left a three-star review for the ConsumerAffairs website with the comment "Complete failure for a new home, also the dealer."
In order to better serve you, could you offer any more insight on the situation such as the company you are referring to, how you used our site to address the issue & when this occurred?
Thank you. We look forward to your response.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 17, 2016
Consumer Affairs what a tremendous help in getting a company to respond to a product service/repair related issue. Once they contacted the company I received a prompt call and timely resolution.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 17, 2016
Was complaining about Hertz which was solved through this site. Thanks and wishing you all the best in future.
Syed, thank you for sharing your experience. Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, though. Next time you have a "WOW" moment with a brand, let them know. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 16, 2016
What a wonderful central forum to discuss our experiences with companies. My first post was noticed by the company I posted about and they quickly responded to my difficulties. I'm not sure that would have happened outside of ConsumerAffairs. This will not be my last post on ConsumerAffairs.
Mary, we're happy to hear you were able to have your issue resolved quickly. Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, though. Next time you have a "WOW" moment with a brand, let them know. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 13, 2016
Why is ConsumerAffairs crossing out the many complaints about this company? I've always looked to ConsumerAffairs for the real deal. Not anymore. The JustAnswer reviews appear to have been manipulated. ConsumerAffairs is no longer reliable.
We do leave the reviews present to show what was said & how the brand attempted to resolve the issue. We are actively transparent in order to provide the best resource for the public.
Please feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have regarding this issue or any other.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team

Reviewed May 12, 2016
The very fact that you choose to place reviews "On Hold" makes one wonder just how legitimate you are. Frankly, this smacks of being paid off by the companies being reviewed. I understand that there has to be reasonable guidelines, but something is not quite right here.
As for being "paid off," many of our paid affiliate brands have negative reviews so money doesn't guarantee a positive appearance on our site.
We are first & foremost an honest & transparent resource for consumers.
We hope you continue to visit our site for news, reviews & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed May 5, 2016
Consumer Affairs allowed me to post my experience with Angie's List. I hope that my review will help others. Thank you Consumer Affairs for allowing me that opportunity.
Rob, we're happy you were able to get your voice heard. Consumer reviews are critical not only to help brands grow but to help other consumers make smart decisions. Remember, reviews aren't just for bad experiences but for positive experiences, too. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for news, reviews & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 27, 2016
ConsumerAffairs is an excellent website that serves the public interest by providing a neutral forum for customers to voice complaints and compliments with regard to business enterprises. It promulgates the resolving of customer complaints against businesses. It provides a forum for both customers and businesses through which they can present, resolve, and prevent problems, complaints, and other issues.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 25, 2016
I am so pleased with Consumer Affairs and their handling of my claim. Excellent job. Thanks.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 25, 2016
In because I had been cheated many times by sent me fake products from sellers through auctions in the US largest website more than 10 years ago, so I wanted to find some online shops which handled by real store. Through Google search, I got names included saksoff5th.com and saks.com. I had placed orders in saksoff5th.com firstly, and got problems (I'll write a review about them later). So I changed to place orders in saks.com by having a thought that they would provide better services cause they are the mother company of saksoff5th.com. Sadly, I got problems again from the very beginning after I'd placed orders (I'd mentioned already in one of my reviews here in consumeraffairs.com).
As a consumer from outside US, we really needed help while got shopping troubles and also being ignored by their service center. We don't want to be treated like what experienced decades ago, and thinking that it should have ways that can help me and/or give them some pressure to behave better. They are all located in America, a country ruled by law, right!? So I used Google search once again with the tag 'consumer' and 'Saks 5th Avenue'. Finally I found the way here...consumeraffairs.com! After I wrote the review here about my shopping experience in Saks 5th Avenue, I got a reaction of order canceled from the service center of saks.com hours later (more than 24 hours after my first e-mail sent to them which they said I'll get personal reply within 24 hours).
And, after my review got lived by consumeraffairs.com, I got 3 replies at the same time, differently from order & service dept. of saks.com. Of course, only official speeches I had got from them. The most strange thing is, I got an e-mail from Saks_Feedback@incontact.com one more day later, which was asking me to make a feedback for him... The one who signed underneath is just the one took the first action...'helping' me to cancel the order. With this result, I'm so sure that this website, the consumeraffairs.com, really can help me in this affair. Thanks so much!
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer. As an international shopper, I'm sure there are many things that can go wrong during the ordering process. We're glad you were able to get it resolved.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 24, 2016
I appreciate having a place to publicly review companies and to see what others have experienced. I was contacted by the organization that I gave a poor review too and the situation was resolved as best as was possible at that point. I will definitely check out Consumer Affairs for other reviews on future major purchases.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 23, 2016
I had a major problem with a company that gave me the runaround. They thought I was bluffing when I said I would tell the world about them. Consumer Affairs accepted my complaint which caused that company to quickly resolve my issue. Definitely will recommend you to everyone. Thanks for being here for me Consumer Affairs.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 20, 2016
We did not know about ConsumerAffairs until we talked to a close family friend who had complaint and ConsumerAffairs resolved our complaint in no time. Our experience was very much same. They resolved our issue with another company, and their team's effort to resolve our issue and have the company come up with a resolution that was acceptable to us was way beyond our expectations. ConsumerAffairs did not waste time to act on our behalf. We truly strongly recommend them to all consumers out there facing issues/complaints. Let this company help you and you will not be disappointed at all.
Our goal is to mend the broken relationship between a brand & their consumer.
Remember reviews aren't just for negative experiences, you can leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations too!
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 14, 2016
I would like to thank Consumer Affairs for stepping in and helping me out. I don't think I would have seen a positive outcome without guidance and support.
Paul, we're happy to hear you were able to achieve a positive outcome. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 13, 2016
I wanted to read LEAR Capital's response to the negative review I wrote about my experience in dealing with them. Your website will not allow me to read the response to my review. So exactly of what use is this ConsumerAffairs website if I can't use it?? Same comment about your website as I had about LEAR Capital: I won't be back...
Sterley, we're sorry you experienced this. I'm in the process of reviewing it to see why you were unable to read the response as it is displaying properly at the moment.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 12, 2016
I posted two reviews on Vivint and neither is shown. Meanwhile they rack up any number of 4/5 star ratings. Why so much positive and little negative? Check this out and see if you are getting hacked.
Richard, thank you for reaching out. We assure you if your review met our guidelines it will be published. There is a verification process that occurs that delays reviews from being accessible immediately.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 12, 2016
I wrote a review back on February 2nd, 2016 about my Terminix experience. Terminix responded and is welcome to post their response here again, but now I have another issue. I wasn't able to respond to Terminix because ConsumerAffairs closed my account on the 10th. I didn't realize you have such a short window to respond. I emailed ConsumerAffairs for help and still haven't received a response to help me resolve my review. No resolution with Terminix has been achieved yet, because I can't respond. ConsumerAffairs, please help. I figured if I post on here, you will respond, since you have not responded to my request for help.
Matthew, we're sorry you experienced this. It's not our standard practice to close any account. We are looking into the situation now & will be in touch as soon as we have an answer. Thank you for letting us know.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 4, 2016
I have used ConsumerAffairs twice. Once for a cruise travel company where we did receive a form letter stating the usual, "we are sorry for your experience" but basically "tough luck" and second just recently with an alarm company where we received an answer with minutes of posting our complaint on line. I would say that this service certainly helped us get what we were looking for and would recommend it when you have an issue that is not getting resolved.
We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 4, 2016
I love this site!!! I had an issue with a company so I found ConsumerAffairs online and used them to vent my frustration. I never thought I would get a response from the company I complained about, but I did!!! And they resolved my issue to my satisfaction. Now I know where to go if I ever feel that a company is not doing or providing what they promised.
Otilia, we love hearing success stories. Reviews aren't just for negative experiences though. You can also leave glowing reviews for brands that have exceeded your expectations as well! We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed April 2, 2016
ConsumerAffairs helped me resolve our issue with Rooms to Go so fast! I can't thank them enough! This site really works! Don't be afraid to let them help you. And, it didn't cost us ANYTHING! Thank you ConsumerAffairs!
Debbie, we love hearing success stories. So glad to hear Rooms to Go was able to resolve your situation so quickly. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 30, 2016
I went to ConsumerAffairs.com and on a lark, I wrote out a complaint about a mail order shop that I was having a problem with. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect that not only would I hear immediately from that company through Consumer Affairs, but that they were going to send me a check for my return that I actually hadn't asked for (I was hoping to exchange). After three months, it was completely over in 3 days. As I said, I am amazed!
Barbara, thank you for sharing. We love hearing success stories. Now that you've found us, we hope be your go-to resource for reviews, consumer news & resolutions.
Reviewed March 27, 2016
In my opinion, anyone would be well advised to look to Consumer Affairs if they have any question as to the character or nature of anyone that they are considering doing business with. Nothing can serve to inform you of an entity's business practices better than real life consumers who have had experience with a particular entity; you can no longer go by the recommendations that are posted on the entity's website because the website is not necessarily independent or objective.
David, thank you for the glowing review. We are pleased to be a resource in your arsenal as an informed consumer. We think everyone deserves to make good decisions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 25, 2016
ConsumerAffairs doesn't give a ** about the consumers. When I was stonewalled by Orbitz you didn't support me. Orbitz clearly shucked their responsibility to correctly detail a change in my flight departure time status email which cost me $2,500.00 in additional airline tickets. I sent you a screenshot of the email. Orbitz definitely has you in their backpocket. Keep on pretending to do what you actually don't do.
Richard, it's unfortunate you had this experience however we cannot control how a brand handles a dispute. At this time Orbitz is not an authorized brand, meaning we do not have a relationship with them & are therefore unable to directly facilitate a resolution.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Why don't you help all of us who write reviews? I can also create a page and receive thousands of complaints and...??? Thank you.
Bertha, ConsumerAffairs is a third-party platform, we cannot control which businesses pursue resolutions. We do our best to connect brands with their consumers so issues can be resolved & relationships maintained. Unfortunately, we cannot control whether or not a business chooses to resolve the issue. We wish we could help every reviewer reach a positive resolution and we are consistently working to engage as many brands as possible to bring awareness to consumers whose voices need to be heard.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 12, 2016
A poor form by ConsumerAffairs. Appears automated with little support. Not much better than Ditech itself.
Reviewed March 10, 2016
I spent some time writing the review & got the feedback saying my review didn't meet the guidelines. Well, don't invite me to become an AllStar reviewers then. Another illogical move. You should review yourself now.
Reviewed March 9, 2016
I have phoned ConsumerAffairs three times in the past few days and each time I get nothing but frustrating menus and recordings. I also have left a phone number for my call to be returned. That has not been done. If indeed they are there to help - then there should be REAL people available to help. One of the MAIN complaints of virtually EVERY 'bad business' the public encounters today - is the fact that they always make PERSONAL CONTACT a virtual impossibility so as to discourage legitimate grievances from being heard. The 'internet' (etc) providers are among the worst of these. Please - if you are serious about helping us - then show it by action.
Reviewed March 7, 2016
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Consumer Affairs and the people who founded it as it has helped me along with millions of others for decades, and it is reassuring to know that it/ they are here for us. Long live Consumer Affairs!!!
Ben, thank you for the kind words, we're glad we are such a resource for you. We look forward to providing consumers with the latest in news, reviews & recalls for many decades to come.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 7, 2016
I don't know where you got the information that I had reached a resolution with Nutrisystem and I should change my rating. I have not and I'm not changing my rating. Who are you really working for and do you have any proof that a resolution was reached. Shame on you ConsumerAffairs. How about you publish this one.
Reviewed March 6, 2016
Excellent job. They reach the companies which you deal with it, they send report about your review. Thank you :)
Kaya, thank you for sharing such a glowing review. We look forward to being your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert insight in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed March 4, 2016
I complained about a company. It was notified by Consumer Affairs. The representative of that company offered full settlement AND asked that I change my star rating of my review at Consumer Affairs. I responded that though the issue was satisfactorily, because of the craftiness and ineptness of that company, and for the sake of prospective consumers, I could not change my rating. Consumer Affairs' involvement, I believe, resulted in that company's willingness to a resolution in favor of the consumer.
Kathleen, thank you for sharing your success story. We love to hear about positive resolutions. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs
Reviewed March 3, 2016
I wrote a review on ConsumerAffairs about a business I had recently had trouble with. They are a great middle person and help fill the gap between the customer and business to resolve any problem. I am very satisfied with their services and if I ever need to give the public a review about another business it will definitely be on this site. Thank you ConsumerAffairs!
Thanks Joshua. We appreciate you sharing your success story. We look forward to many more reviews from you in the future.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team

Reviewed March 2, 2016
Checks and balances within any operation is key to success for both the consumer and the product provider. While Landmark Home Warranty is a top notch provider, in mid-October 2015 my Maytag washing machine broke down. Nothing major, but it was a switch that was no longer in production. Though Landmark processed many service calls but no remedy developed. However, considering that this Maytag model is obsolete, no fault could or should be placed on anyone, except I need to remember how old I am getting, and things that look new to me are probably still kinda old! (I retired from the Marines in 1992).
In February 2016, I became curious about Landmark's standing in the homeowners community and found Consumer Affairs review system upon which Landmark is a member. After writing a review about this situation, I was contacted by Kristen ** of Landmark's Public Affairs through Consumer Affairs. Ms. ** looked into the situation and a decision was made to bring about resolution. No doubt the joint efforts of Consumer Affairs and Landmark Home Warranty made this a Win-Win for everyone, especially me! I have no clue how to work on a washing machine and getting on my knees at my age is not a task I want to endeavor in.
Joe, thanks for sharing. We love to hear about brands taking care of their customers & look forward to many more reviews from you in the future.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2016
You had a space to write a comment with a log in to post button at the end of the space. I wrote a thoughtful comment ad clicked to post. A page popped up asking email and password. After I logged in, the comment was gone so I would have to rewrite it or just give up. I gave up, not consumer friendly?
Arne, I am sorry to hear this happened to you. I have reached out to the proper department to let them know this is an issue for our users. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, your feedback helps us improve the user experience.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016
After I wrote a review stating that Sleepy's didn't stand behind their product, I was contacted by Sleepy's who told me they would replace the defective mattress. I had followed all Sleepy's instructions for a warranty issue and was denied because the fabric is not covered. However, hole in the top fabric after 7 months usage is not wear and tear but likely a defect. I am so happy this is happening and know it would not have gone this way without the help of ConsumerAffairs.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016
I recently wrote a review about a faulty carpet and my situation was resolved within days. I was expecting it to take a few weeks. I am very happy and very impressed with both ConsumerAffairs and Empire Today for working together with me on my matter and resolving my issue without delay. Thank You.
Carmen, that's great to hear. We're happy we could be part of your resolution process. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert advice.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016
I am not big on reviews and as any human I tend to do something about negative experience rather than positive. But I wanted to make an exception here and share my positive experience. I posted a review on this website not expecting anything. I was only trying to vent my anger and frustration but I was surprised when few weeks after I posted my review company I had issue with reached out to me and addressed my issues. I am VERY HAPPY!!! I think this site is a great tool to make companies accountable for their mistakes and helps us consumers to choose the best possible service or product.
Olga, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert insight in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016
Thank you for resolving my issue. Even I will never deal with that company again but at least I got all my money back. Thank you.
Anna, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert insight.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016
I was very pleased with ConsumerAffairs and would use them again if needed. The outcome of my complaint was very positive so I thank you for that.
Liz, thank you for sharing your story with us. We're happy you were able to resolve your issue. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for expert insight, reviews & consumer news.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016
I reported a problem with Sprint. My daughter and I were both making monthly payments to Sprint on the same two phone lines. (She says she told me she was taking over her own phone bill back in June, but I don't recall her telling me that fact.) When we realized in December that we were both paying monthly on the same bill since June, I notified Sprint and was told there was no record of both of our payments going to the same phone lines. (Even though both of our bank statements reflect the deductions to Sprint.) My daughter called Sprint at least four times in January trying to correct the problem as I was still getting a paper bill from Sprint even though the phone was supposed to be her responsibility exclusively. She was told the situation was resolved.
Then, approx. a week ago her phones were cut off with no warning and Sprint said it was due to non-payment. My daughter was upset and decided she would cancel Sprint service. I was disgusted about the whole situation with Sprint and contacted ConsumerAffairs. The very next day I was contacted by a Sprint Executive Analyst who said she would look into the problem. She contacted my daughter and they resolved the issue. I'm a little skeptical about Sprint "resolving the issue" since we were told that it was resolved in January but I'm willing to wait and see. Meanwhile, I believe if I had not contacted ConsumerAffairs nothing would have been resolved with Sprint. Thank you ConsumerAffairs.
Peggy, we appreciate you sharing your success story with us. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for news, reviews & resolutions.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016
It seems that you only publish good reviews (I do not trust them all to be authentic). I have a big problem with that.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2016
Now this is a slight twist - a not so good review of this company/organization, Consumer Affairs, and how they handled or mishandled an objective review I made about a month ago of Credit One Bank (we'll see if it's posted with other Credit One reviews???). I sent in a fairly positive review of COB after reading so many negative ones to basically give another objective view of COB...
It detailed my experiences with this bank and credit card (full disclosure of the $75 set-up fee, standard online payments always made on time and posted to my account typically within 3-4 days, free monthly credit reports showing higher scores, an unexpected credit line increase just before Christmas based on an excellent payment history without having to pay that fee they're also known for, up-to-date account info online so I always knew my remaining available credit and transaction history, and on... and on...) and generally stated I was a satisfied customer so I thought Consumer Affairs should also post my very objective review.
I also stated that I have other credit cards - AMEX, CapitalOne, CarCare One, ExxonMobil, JCPenney, Sam's Club, Walmart and a few other bank cards - and often receive similar service from Credit One Bank as with all cards my wife and I have, and don't view the "always bashing COB" reviews as fair given my experiences. I expected the review to be fully analyzed/evaluated/scrutinized prior to publishing on Consumer Affairs' website, but not to take over a month, so I followed up with them over a week ago with an email after noticing my review was still "ON HOLD", asking why, but have yet to get an answer. Does this continued "ON HOLD" status suggest Consumer Affairs is only interested in listing negative reviews???
Seems so... and if not, hopefully my initial review (and also this one of Consumer Affairs and how they didn't even give me the common professional courtesy to respond when I asked why my review is still "ON HOLD") will be included with all of the other negative ones to give anyone seeking an above average credit card from a good bank, a better alternative to many of the other credit card offers/service that aren't as good (though I believe Credit One Bank can improve their Customer Service by having some of their agents stateside who can communicate better, and speak and understand English better, than the ones currently off-shore - basically my only genuine complaint!).
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We hope to continue to be your go-to resource for reviews, resolutions & expert advice.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
Thank you ConsumerAffairs. I wrote a complaint about a warranty that was not honored and the business resolved the issue the next day. Obviously, companies read these reviews and respond. Although I had a complaint, I will also use this site to post positive reviews.
Hello Audrey. We're glad to be part of your resolution process. We hope to continue being your go-to resource for news, reviews & expert insight in 2016 & beyond.
-The ConsumerAffairs Team

Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
Why you never publish any negative reviews for choice home warranty. How much they paying you for their ads. You are not better than they are, you are the same as long you get pay by them no negative ads. They is a class action suit been prepare against Choice Home Warranty and you will have to provide all your records also. Take a look the BBB complaints and the Lawsuit. See you in court.