Federal law prohibits unsolicited text messages like the one shown here. If you receive an unsolicited spam text SMS message, fill out the online complaint form on the FCC website. Please note that the form is for multiple tips of complaints, so if a question doesn’t apply, just ignore it. If you prefer, you can… Continue reading Online Complaint Form for Reporting Unsolicited Spam Text Messages to the FCC for Government Action
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Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)
Below is a documentary video (in five parts) about Monsanto making a request to patent pigs with a certain genetic makeup they claim is created by a proprietary breeding method only they own the rights to. If any of the pigs with a genetic marker from Monsanto were to breed with other pigs, then their marker… Continue reading Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)
Amazon Working Conditions – OSHA Investigates Heat in Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center – Consumer Report and Action Response
Activism > Consumer Defense Summary. In June 2011 Amazon was sited for having poor working conditions (excessive heat) in one of their east coast order fulfillment centers. Amazon has since remedied the situation (as explained below) and OSHA has closed their investigation of the matter. Further research revealed that safety at Amazon fulfillment centers is better… Continue reading Amazon Working Conditions – OSHA Investigates Heat in Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center – Consumer Report and Action Response
Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising
Finance | Consumer Defense Summary. Facebook, Google, and a host of other websites and advertisers track your browsing habits using cookies and other methods. Usually this is to provide advertising that’s relevant for your likes and dislikes. It’s almost creepy. You visit an online store, and soon begin to see ads for that store showing up… Continue reading Website Browsing Tracked for Aggregate Consumer Analysis and Advertising
Apple and Ethics: Consumer Response to Unethical and Inhumane Factory Labor Practices in China (a Reaction to Mike Daisey on This American Life)
Consumer Defense Introduction. Among the hundreds of companies producing and selling consumer electronics, Apple is frequently cited as the poster child of companies partnering with factories in China that are engaged in unethical and inhumane labor practices. [More…] * * * The article previously posted below has been upgraded to a page on this site. Click here… Continue reading Apple and Ethics: Consumer Response to Unethical and Inhumane Factory Labor Practices in China (a Reaction to Mike Daisey on This American Life)
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Qwest MSN Technical Support Problems
Technology Summary. Residential internet customers of Qwest typically use MSN as their email service provider. Qwest has the domain q.com for their clients. So, if you’re a Qwest customer, your email address will end in @q.com as the extension. However, the web interface for accessing your email will be the same as MSN or Hotmail.… Continue reading Qwest MSN Technical Support Problems