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13 May 2026
- 23:2223:22, 13 May 2026 Maxon Forger discontinuation and subscription file lockout (hist | edit) [14,033 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (New article: Maxon Forger discontinuation and subscription file lockout (via pipeline))
- 16:2516:25, 13 May 2026 SoFi Plus (hist | edit) [5,905 bytes] Tectix (talk | contribs) (Created SoFi Plus page and added relevant details.)
12 May 2026
- 05:3305:33, 12 May 2026 TCL (hist | edit) [4,977 bytes] Rudxain (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{StubNotice}} '''TCL Technology Group Corp''' is a Chinese partially state-owned electronics company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong province. TCL develops, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics like television sets, mobile phones, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and small electrical appliances. == Consumer-impact summary == {{Ph-C-CIS}} * '''User freedom''': Many TCL Li...") Tag: Visual edit
11 May 2026
- 01:1601:16, 11 May 2026 How you are getting F*****; AI edition (hist | edit) [13,211 bytes] 71.73.1.249 (talk) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo}} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}")
10 May 2026
- 22:4422:44, 10 May 2026 Greystar (hist | edit) [4,067 bytes] 1jeremy (talk | contribs) (Created Greystar page)
- 11:1211:12, 10 May 2026 Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (hist | edit) [1,428 bytes] Briangs (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Electronic Arts |StartDate=2022-06-01 |EndDate=2022-06-02 |Status=Pending Resolution |ProductLine=Need For Speed Hot Pursuit |Product=Need For Spped hot Pursuit |ArticleType=Product |Type=PC Games }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}") originally created as "Need For Sped Hot Pursuit"
9 May 2026
- 10:0610:06, 9 May 2026 FestingerVault/ GrootMade (hist | edit) [6,023 bytes] Cr-cat (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Groot Made B.V. |StartDate=2024 |EndDate=2026 |Status=Active |ProductLine=GPL WordPress Plugins, GPL WordPress Themes |Product=GPL Wordpress Plugins |ArticleType=Service |Type=Service Termination, DMCA Abuse, Copyright Abuse, Attempts to silence, Unauthorized Charges |Description=FestingerVault/GrootMade faces allegations of unauthorized charges, denied refunds, unpaid affiliate fees, and IP theft u }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}}...")
- 05:3005:30, 9 May 2026 Google Chromecast (hist | edit) [4,581 bytes] MorroTheCoder (talk | contribs) (added page for google chromecast as it was in the suggestion list) Tag: Visual edit
- 03:0603:06, 9 May 2026 Red Sky Labs Muzio Player adds required phone permissions (hist | edit) [9,459 bytes] Sojourna (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Red Sky Labs |StartDate=March 2025 |EndDate=February 2026 |Status=Resolved |ProductLine= |Product=Muzio Player |ArticleType=Product |Type=Privacy |Description=In 2025, Red Sky Labs changed Muzio Player's permissions to require access to the user's phone logs and other information (such as contacts) for purportedly an anti-virus feature. Refusal to grant access would result in the app not working. The backlash led the company to revert the change...")
- 00:0500:05, 9 May 2026 MediaMall (hist | edit) [9,982 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (new company article on MediaMall Technologies, NY-based maker of PlayOn streaming DVR; covers the lifetime license discontinuation incident, EULA-vs-Cloud-ToS legal asymmetry, and product timeline)
8 May 2026
- 23:4523:45, 8 May 2026 PlayOn Desktop discontinued (hist | edit) [16,017 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (new article on mediamall ending playon desktop "lifetime license" support in october 2021 and pushing customers onto the playon home subscription. sources from techhive's reporting, the wayback-archived upgrade page, the eula and cloud tos, and the mcvetty/sirius xm precedents)
- 13:1713:17, 8 May 2026 Dead Space 2 activation limit lockout (hist | edit) [23,959 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (Initial publication: Dead Space 2 Steam activation limit lockout incident)
7 May 2026
- 11:1711:17, 7 May 2026 Kinect (hist | edit) [10,869 bytes] JamesTDG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductLineCargo |Company=Xbox, Microsoft |ReleaseYear=2010 |InProduction=No |ArticleType=Product |Category=accessory, peripheral |Logo=Kinect Logo.png |Description=The Kinect was a line of accessories for both Xbox hardware and Windows. The Xbox One release was formerly mandatory for the console to function. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this p...")
- 09:0009:00, 7 May 2026 JB Hi-Fi Group Proceeding (Class Action) (hist | edit) [2,947 bytes] IanS (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=JB Hi-Fi |StartDate=2011-01-01 |EndDate=2023-12-08 |Status=Pending Resolution |ArticleType=Service |Type=Anti-consumer Behavior |Description=In 2025, a class action was brought against JB Hi-Fi alleging that they sold extended warranties to consumers which had with little to no value over w }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Con...")
- 08:2308:23, 7 May 2026 JB Hi-Fi (hist | edit) [1,396 bytes] IanS (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=1974 |Industry=Consumer Electronics |Logo=JB-Hi-Fi-brand.svg |Type=LTD |Website=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/ |Description=JB Hi-Fi Limited is an Australian consumer electronics retail company. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{...")
- 05:3705:37, 7 May 2026 Unifi reduces U6 In-Wall Access Points (U6-IW) speed post sales (hist | edit) [8,884 bytes] Bolausson (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Ubiquiti |StartDate=2026-02-18 |Status=Pending Resolution |ProductLine=Access Point |Product=U6-IW |ArticleType=Product |Type=Post-purchase performance reduction |Description=Ubiquiti reduces U6-IW internal routing capabilities to 300–400 Mbit/s from advertised 1000 Mbit/s post sales by firmware update without disclosing it }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}}...")
- 04:1904:19, 7 May 2026 Review Launch: Google Review Tap Card (hist | edit) [847 bytes] Sean36221 (talk | contribs) (Review Launch sells NFC cards that link a company’s clients to a Google review submission page. The product claims on its store listings that there are no hidden subscription fees; however, upon activation, a monthly subscription fee is required to use both its advertised perks and to avoid limitations on how many times it can be used per month.)
5 May 2026
- 20:4620:46, 5 May 2026 Agri Stats (hist | edit) [7,822 bytes] 1jeremy (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=1985 |Industry=Data Collection, Comparative Data |Logo=Agri-stats-logo-920.png |ParentCompany=Agri Stats Omega Holding Co. LP |Type=Inc }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example incident one (''date...")
3 May 2026
- 06:5706:57, 3 May 2026 Jason's Deli (hist | edit) [10,729 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (added Jason Deli incident, tho incomplete but mostly done) Tag: Visual edit
2 May 2026
- 11:4811:48, 2 May 2026 Linkedin Browsergate (hist | edit) [2,455 bytes] Hamid001 (talk | contribs) (LinkedIn uses hidden JavaScript to silently scan users' browsers for over 6,000 installed extensions. This includes scans for competitors' tools, privacy software (VPNs/Ad-blockers), and extensions revealing sensitive personal data (religion/politics). The scan bypasses security boundaries and maps corporate software infrastructure without user consent.)
- 01:5401:54, 2 May 2026 Insyde Software (hist | edit) [3,966 bytes] Justanotherclippy (talk | contribs) (Added Insyde Software)
29 April 2026
- 14:4414:44, 29 April 2026 GoodRX sells health information to advertisers (hist | edit) [5,295 bytes] 50.106.80.5 (talk) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=GoodRX |StartDate=2017 |EndDate=2020 |Status=Resolved |ArticleType=Service |Type=HIPAA Privacy, Privacy |Description=Since 2017, GoodRx shared users' sensitive health data with Facebook, Google, and other advertisers until reveal in 2020. }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References==...")
- 11:5911:59, 29 April 2026 Cisco anti-competitive practices lawsuits (hist | edit) [27,509 bytes] Keith (talk | contribs) (creating page)
- 11:1311:13, 29 April 2026 Sony PlayStation 30-day license check controversy (2026) (hist | edit) [12,044 bytes] 193.197.148.126 (talk) (In April 2026, Sony introduced changes to its PlayStation license system that appeared to require periodic internet connectivity for certain game purchases. Reports indicated that newly purchased titles, primarily digital, but also physical could become temporarily inaccessible if the console did not connect to the internet within a 30-day period. The change prompted widespread concern among players regarding ownership, offline access, and long-term preservation of purchased games. Sony did n...) originally created as "Sony PlayStation 30-Day License Check Controversy (2026)"
28 April 2026
- 16:1016:10, 28 April 2026 Anthropic system prompt overrides consumersafety in Claude models (hist | edit) [6,490 bytes] 190.2.154.222 (talk) (Created page with "{{ProductLineCargo |InProduction=No }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example incident one (''date'')=== {{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}} Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the...") originally created as "Anthropic System Prompt Overrides Consumer Safety in Claude Models"
- 03:3503:35, 28 April 2026 Atlassian (hist | edit) [2,784 bytes] JJosh888 (talk | contribs) (created article)
27 April 2026
- 23:5323:53, 27 April 2026 Aura (hist | edit) [6,097 bytes] Andrew V (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo}}{{CompanyPreload}}") Tag: Visual edit
- 23:1523:15, 27 April 2026 Vercel's anti-consumer recharge (hist | edit) [1,193 bytes] 86.32.88.233 (talk) (Vercel's recharge modal re-checks the "Auto-renewal" every time the modal is opened, making a quick purchase accidentally cost a lot more than originally planned.)
- 20:4420:44, 27 April 2026 Anthropic Claude Code HERMES.md billing flaw (hist | edit) [5,729 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (Publish renamed article focused exclusively on HERMES.md billing flaw)
- 20:0420:04, 27 April 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E 2026 Requires Payment for Frunk (hist | edit) [1,084 bytes] ResistObsolescence (talk | contribs) (Ford is charging money to use the frunk of the Mach E. (idk if this is big enough for an article))
26 April 2026
- 01:0501:05, 26 April 2026 CSS tracking (hist | edit) [2,436 bytes] Rudxain (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{StubNotice}} '''CSS-based tracking''' and '''CSS fingerprinting,''' consist on abusing the semantics of CSS, in order to trick web-browsers to send data to servers. ==How it works== CSS can declare that certain resources/assets be used ''if'' certain conditions are met.<ref>https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/Guides/Media_queries</ref> Since browsers implement lazy-loading, thi...") Tag: Visual edit
25 April 2026
- 20:3220:32, 25 April 2026 Fake lifetime license (hist | edit) [1,516 bytes] Rudxain (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{StubNotice}} '''Fake lifetime license''' is a marketing scam in which customers are misled and/or blatantly lied to, with respect to the expiration date of a license they acquired. This is distinct from post-purchase EULA modification, as the license was never changed, it was always fake. ==How it works== Companies may deceptively advertise a product or service as having a "lifetime" or "forever" license, so that when a customer legally gets a license (typically...") Tag: Visual edit
24 April 2026
- 13:5513:55, 24 April 2026 Testo disables free Saveris Cloud and forces paid subscription on existing customers (hist | edit) [7,455 bytes] 213.219.182.78 (talk) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Testo |StartDate=2026-04-22 |EndDate=2026 |Status=Active |ProductLine=Testo Saveris |Product=Testo Saveris 2 T2 Temperature Data Logger |ArticleType=Service |Type=Forced Migration |Description=Testo shuts down Saveris 2 Basic Cloud and retroactively forces paid subscriptions on existing hardware to keep monitoring functional. }} ==Background== Testo manufactures environmental monitoring hardware, including the Saveris 2 datalogger range, which...")
- 12:0312:03, 24 April 2026 Revolut blocking Lyca Mobile automated payment blocking (hist | edit) [3,938 bytes] SCRIPTERBLOX (talk | contribs) (Initial page creation)
21 April 2026
- 19:4919:49, 21 April 2026 Hardware as a service (hist | edit) [1,204 bytes] Rudxain (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{StubNotice}} '''Hardware as a service''' ('''HaaS''') (not to be confused with Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)), is a subscription model for physical appliances, such as cars. Unlike IaaS, which consists on leasing/renting machines remotely, HaaS is about leasing devices and tools that the customer has physical access to.<!-- Should there be "How it works" section? --> ==Why it...") Tag: Visual edit
- 01:1001:10, 21 April 2026 HealthEquity difficult login (hist | edit) [1,017 bytes] NarrowIron (talk | contribs) (HealthEquity, a health savings management service prevents simple logins.)
20 April 2026
- 19:4219:42, 20 April 2026 The Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronics Equipment Act (Colorado) (hist | edit) [24,405 bytes] Keith (talk | contribs) (created article)
18 April 2026
- 21:0721:07, 18 April 2026 Amazon Luna revocation of third-party games (hist | edit) [2,908 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (new incident article: amazon luna axes third-party games and byol without refunds. researched via deep research + verge reporting, passed 3-layer audit.) originally created as "Amazon Luna Revocation of Third-Party Games"
17 April 2026
- 05:0605:06, 17 April 2026 Sweetgreen (hist | edit) [6,467 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (added sweetgreen page) Tag: Visual edit
16 April 2026
- 06:0806:08, 16 April 2026 Jamba Juice (hist | edit) [8,126 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (added Jamba Juice page) Tag: Visual edit
- 05:3205:32, 16 April 2026 Avid Technology (hist | edit) [24,253 bytes] Wildwood2017 (talk | contribs) (New company)
15 April 2026
- 17:2917:29, 15 April 2026 You Need A Budget (hist | edit) [6,275 bytes] Jamesonismad (talk | contribs) (add YNAB company page) originally created as "You Need A Budget (YNAB)"
12 April 2026
- 21:0321:03, 12 April 2026 Applebee's (hist | edit) [12,311 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (created Applebee's page, will fill rest of incidents later) Tag: Visual edit
- 03:2503:25, 12 April 2026 Singtel, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (hist | edit) [5,189 bytes] Therealestconsumer (talk | contribs) (Added Singtel company page)
- 02:3202:32, 12 April 2026 Shoney's (hist | edit) [5,169 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (created Shoney's incident and leaving health related stuff to someone else) Tag: Visual edit
11 April 2026
- 23:2923:29, 11 April 2026 Meraki MS390 (hist | edit) [2,035 bytes] 139.177.60.12 (talk) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=Cisco Systems, Inc., Meraki |ProductLine=MS |ReleaseYear=2019 |InProduction=No |ArticleType=Product |Category=Subscription, Computers |Logo=https://documentation.meraki.com/@api/deki/files/2361/MS390_Front_Panel.png?revision=1&size=bestfit&width=690&height=150 |Website=https://documentation.meraki.com/Switching/MS_-_Switches/Product_Information/Overviews_and_Datasheets/MS390_Datasheet |Description=Top of the line Enterprise grade cloud managed lay...")
- 23:1123:11, 11 April 2026 Waffle House (hist | edit) [5,912 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (added waffle house page) Tag: Visual edit
- 18:2618:26, 11 April 2026 IHOP (hist | edit) [14,437 bytes] SquidthePlummer (talk | contribs) (added IHOP company page) Tag: Visual edit
10 April 2026
- 20:2620:26, 10 April 2026 First Press Games not producing goods paid for (hist | edit) [4,929 bytes] 69.17.128.14 (talk) (Create First Press Games page) originally created as "First Press Games"
- 14:4314:43, 10 April 2026 Tesla remote FSD removal over third-party accessories (hist | edit) [4,577 bytes] Bartoszhernas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Tesla |StartDate=2026-04-09 |EndDate=2026-04-09 |Status=Active |ProductLine=Tesla |Product=Model Y |ArticleType=Product |Type=Forced Obsolescence |Description=Tesla remotely revoked paid feature on Estonian owner's car after detecting third-party device. Complaint filed with TTJA citing theft }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer respons...") originally created as "Tesla disabling remotely paid for features"