FTC: TurboTax maker deceived customers with ‘free’ services
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled Monday that the maker of TurboTax misled customers by claiming that a version of its online tax filing software, for which most customers must pay, was free. . F.T.C. opinion Intuit's TurboTax Free Edition is sold as a stripped-down version of its paid software for customers making simple returns, […]
Burger King employees tell customers ‘You rule,’ give them crowns
In BK, I now have a crown attached to me. Burger King employees were ordered to tell customers “you rule” and offer them cardboard crowns as a token of appreciation for ordering the Whopper and other menu items. The Florida-based fast food chain reportedly plans to send inspectors to its restaurants to ensure employees are […]
Verizon customers could get $100 each thanks to new settlement: Who qualifies, how to get paid
(NEXSTAR) – Verizon customers may be entitled to a portion of the $100 million the company agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Verizon customers were charged management fees as part of a “deceptive scheme.” Verizon denies wrongdoing, but has agreed to pay up to $100 per person to […]
Starbucks customers can now use personal cups on nearly all orders
You can now write your name on your cup at Starbucks, as long as it's clean, before you place your next order. The Seattle-based coffee giant announced Wednesday that customers at all of its stores in the U.S. and Canada can bring in a reusable mug for their next Java fix. As an added bonus, […]
Starbucks allowing customers to use reusable cups for drive-thru, mobile orders
Starbucks fans looking to go a little greener in 2024 will rejoice. The coffee giant has decided to become the first national coffee chain to introduce reusable cups to customers' drive-thrus and mobile orders. “Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use a clean personal cup with every store visit at all of […]
More customers cancel their streaming services as rates rise
Customers canceled their streaming subscriptions for higher amounts than last year as services like Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu hiked prices, according to the report. The number of defectors among premium streamers overall increased by 6.3% in November, up from 5.1% a year earlier. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. In the past two years, about […]