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onehandle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-15-09 10:23 PM
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Dell will pay $4M to settle NY consumer case
Source: AP

ALBANY, N.Y. – Computer maker Dell Inc. will pay $4 million in restitution and penalties more than a year after a New York court found the company engaged in false and deceptive advertising of its promotional credit financing and warranties.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says some consumers paid for things they didn't get, including warranties that cost them an extra $99 to $250.

Dell didn't admit to any wrongdoing in a settlement with the state announced Tuesday. Cuomo says Dell must clearly disclose that most customers don't qualify for free financing or "next day" repair service.

Customers can apply for refunds through http://www.nyagdell.com. It's unclear how many are affected.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090915/ap_on_bi_ge/us_dell_lawsuit_1



Michael Dell is a Republican Crook.
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Endangered Specie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-16-09 12:01 AM
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1. Most 'extended' warranties are a scam... the dell I am typing this on
Edited on Wed Sep-16-09 12:01 AM by Endangered Specie
is five and a half years old (XP), running just fine, last BSOD was two years ago.

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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-16-09 01:27 AM
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2. Dell and its business practices overall stink -- customer service?
:rofl:
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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-16-09 02:36 AM
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3. Good ruling, but a paltry fine for Dell.
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