Imagine the annoyance of spotting an unexpected charge on your bill. According to a 2017 study, more than 40% of Indian consumers face this exact frustration each year. This often boils down to not knowing consumer rights or where to report problems. It is infuriating to pay more than you agreed to, whether it is a …
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Did you know that nearly 20% of US adults struggle with mental health every year? It is a shocking number. And the devastation caused by psychological abuse within this group? I have seen it firsthand; it is profound. Societal expectations and toxic workplaces, especially in cultures like India, often amplify these problems. That is why …
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I was floored when I saw the numbers: nearly 60% of all consumer complaints in India involve products that malfunction or services that fall short. That is staggering. It really makes you think about knowing your rights and pursuing compensation for defective products. A faulty or dangerous purchase can drain your bank account, cause real physical …
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Ever feel like you are chasing your own tail waiting for a refund? I have. According to a 2023 study by India’s National Consumer Helpline (NCH), refund issues make up a significant portion of consumer complaints. This is not a unique situation. When businesses stall on giving refunds, knowing your rights and the steps you can take …
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Each year, consumers get bilked out of billions thanks to deceptive advertising. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that in 2022 alone, fraud cost consumers over $8.8 billion. A huge chunk of that came from plain old dishonest advertising. This staggering figure highlights how vital it is to know your rights and spot when legal action is …
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Consider this: online shopping scams worldwide cost consumers over $41 billion in 2023, as reported by Statista. The ease of online shopping and enticing prices can easily draw one in. I have been there. Remain vigilant though. Scam artists operate bogus websites designed to steal your money. If you fall victim to one of these schemes, …
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It is disheartening how prevalent online scams have become. The Statista Research Department reported that India saw fraud losses exceeding 275 billion rupees during 2023. If you have been victimized, understand that you are not alone. I intend to walk you through the difficult process of money recovery from online scam incidents, offering actionable steps and discussing …
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Have you ever handed over your hard earned money, only to watch the company disappear as if it never existed? It happens a lot more than you think. I was floored when I learned that a Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution report shows a huge number of complaints in India regarding terrible service and …
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Imagine clicking ‘buy now’ on that must have item, only to have it vanish into the digital ether after you finalize the purchase. I have been there. It is incredibly frustrating. A report from the Department of Consumer Affairs indicates that e commerce complaints spiked 25% in just two years. What should you do when you have paid …
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the tracking updates of a long awaited package, anticipation building with each scan, only to discover the contents are wrong, damaged beyond repair, or have simply disappeared into thin air. The statistics are quite alarming: over 440 million people in India are shopping online, according to Statista. This massive number also means a rise in …
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