Tag: COMPLAINTS

The father-son team behind a massive 'scareware' scam will have to pay $8.2 million to the Federal Trade Commission, in order to settle a complaint filed by the government agency. Marc D'Souza and his father Maurice were allegedly at the center of the scam, which tricked Internet users into buying fake security software to combat computer infections that didn't really exist. The operators ...

A Staten Island man has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that the social network shut down his account without explanation. The plaintiff, Mustafa Fteja, reportedly discovered that his account had been disabled back in September after he was repeatedly unable to log in. The 30-year old says that he contacted Facebook for an explanation, but only received automated responses. ...

Last month, Facebook introduced its new profile layout as an optional feature for users interested in a more photo-heavy, browsing-friendly display. Now, the social network has begun rolling out the redesigned profile for all users, much to the chagrin of many Facebook traditionalists. Over the course of the next couple of days, all users will see their profiles automatically converted to ...

Having trouble finding a signal with your new iPhone 4? Apple says it's probably your own fault. As it turns out, if you hold the phone in a way that blocks the iPhone's bottom left-hand corner, you might experience technical difficulties. Responding by e-mail to a frustrated iPhone 4 user and Engadget reader, Steve Jobs reportedly said, "Just avoid holding it that way." Engadget ...

As much as we love new technology here at Switched, we also sort of hate it. No matter how cool, innovative, or flat out mind-blowing a new device may be, it's equally frustrating when our gadgets, for whatever reason, fail us. But what are the most common issues people have with technology? According to a recent report, they're pretty basic. Consumer Reports recently surveyed over 13,000 of ...

It's only been a week since its release, but already it seems the Nexus One's pink fluffy cloud has dissipated. Practically since the moment the first consumer got his or her hands on the device, complaints have come flying from all directions. The first of those complaints, and perhaps the most worrisome for the average user, is the device's reportedly flaky 3G connection. Google support ...

Have you ever wished that you could take your revenge on that guy who cut you off on the road without chasing him through traffic leaning out your window with a baseball bat? There's a better (and passive-aggressive) way to do it: Whine anonymously on a Web site. Introducing Zapatag, a Web site created for the sole purpose of shaming bad drivers. After signing up, you can post license plate ...