Meanwhile, consumer-protection organizations, such as the New York State Attorney General , ScamHound and eComplaints , are filled with disturbing stories.
Every business generates a few mix-ups.
None of the e-commerce sites listed at CNET Shopper, of course, require customers to fill out any rebate forms or wait several months for rebate checks. A typical example is the Barbie Cash Register, an electronic toy. The second, more serious problem is that consumers' credit cards are charged inflated amounts, but no rebate check is promised for up to 14 weeks. Other countries' laws vary. If a problem with the rebate becomes apparent 14 weeks after the order, therefore, consumers in the United States have no right to reverse the charges.