Scams and Ripoffs

Attorneys believe Best Buy may have misleadingly listed certain TCL TVs at a discount from a higher, “original” price at which they were almost never sold.

Attorneys are interested in speaking with people who had issues receiving full refunds for events, trips and other goods and services that were canceled, delayed or otherwise affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Third-party lab test results published earlier this year have revealed that the gummies mentioned above may contain significantly less creatine than indicated on their product labels—or even none at all, in one case.

Attorneys believe Barnes & Noble Education and Follet Higher Education Group, companies that provide textbooks for the schools above, may have failed to properly display fees for digital delivery in violation of a D.C.-specific law.

Attorneys are investigating whether some retailers are violating a state anti-spam law by sending emails advertising sales that are “limited in time” despite knowing they will be extended or continue indefinitely.

Attorneys are investigating whether class actions can be filed to help people get back any money they overpaid for document notarizations or other notary services.

Attorneys believe some retailers may be deceptively listing certain items at a discount from a higher, “regular” price at which they were almost never sold and/or advertising nearly perpetual “limited time” deals.

Attorneys are looking into whether resort fees are illegal when guests are unable to use the amenities or services they are intended to cover.

Attorneys believe Hisense QLED televisions, which are advertised as using quantum dot technology to produce a wider range of color, may not use quantum crystals at all.

Attorneys are investigating whether hospitals are overbilling low-income patients in violation of federal law.

Attorneys have reason to believe some online vendors may be violating certain state-specific laws—and consumers’ rights—when it comes to how fees are disclosed, represented and/or charged.

If you’re a small or mid-size business owner and you’ve been wronged by another person or entity during the COVID-19 crisis, we want to hear about it.

It’s believed that some marinas may be overcharging boat owners for electricity, and attorneys working with ClassAction.org are now looking into whether class action lawsuits can be filed.

Attorneys are investigating whether certain food and supplement products may contain an artificial flavoring agent despite being labeled as flavored with only natural ingredients.

Attorneys have reason to believe that certain foods, beverages and personal care items may contain artificial preservatives despite being labeled as preservative-free.

Attorneys believe the companies behind the products may have violated state auto-renewal laws by failing to properly disclose that subscriptions renew automatically and making it difficult for customers to cancel.

Attorneys are investigating whether lawsuits can be filed alleging the websites deceived customers by listing certain items at a discount when they were never sold at their higher, “regular” price and/or by advertising “limited-time” deals for products that are almost always on sale.

Attorneys believe some apartment complex owners may have violated state laws regarding security deposits—including by charging more than legally allowed, not providing a receipt for where the deposit was being held, not paying interest, or not providing an itemized list of deductions from the deposit upon moveout.

An ongoing antitrust lawsuit claims anticompetitive rules imposed by Steam operator Valve Corporation have forced game publishers to pay an excessive 30% commission to sell their games on the platform – which, in turn, has allegedly caused consumers to pay inflated prices for PC games.

If you paid for college and the campus has shut down due to COVID-19, you may be able to take action to get back part of your tuition. Learn more.

Attorneys believe T-Mobile may have violated consumer protection laws by breaking its promise not to raise rates for certain wireless plans.

Attorneys have reason to believe that some banks may be illegally charging multiple non-sufficient funds fees on checks and autopayments that are declined again after being reprocessed for payment.

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that anticompetitive agreements between Walmart and Energizer have caused consumers to pay higher prices for batteries.

Attorneys believe the Washington Nationals and MLB.com may have violated a D.C. law by tacking on fees late in the checkout process for game tickets.

Attorneys are looking into whether Zelle and the banks it works with illegally failed to reimburse fraud victims.