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Ticketmaster Is Evil And Must Die

Ticketmaster is an evil monopoly that steals cash from defenseless consumers. They are infinitely more evil than their hated 30% surcharge would suggest, and they must be destroyed. More »

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Homeowners Sue Countrywide!

Who isn't suing Countrywide lately? Phuong Cat Le from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says that a group of homeowners are now suing Countrywide, alleging that the lender steered them toward high-risk loans without disclosing the inherent risks. More »

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Throwdown! Connecticut Sues Countrywide For Deceptive Lending

Someone ring a bell because Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has just sued Countrywide (and, of course, Bank of America) for deceptive lending practices. They're seeking damages of $100,000 for each violation, as well as "up to $5,000 per violation of state consumer protection laws, disgorgement of all ill-gotten gains and an order compelling the company to cease its illegal practices." More »

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Former Countrywide Employee Arrested For Stealing, Selling Customer Identities

The FBI has announced that a former Countrywide employee and his accomplice were arrested on charges related to "illegal access of computers containing personal information," and "illegal sale of the data." A criminal complaint filed last Friday alleges that one of the men, Rene L. Rebollo Jr., a senior financial analyst for Countrywide Home Loan's subprime mortgage division (who was let go in July), had been harvesting data from Countrywide's computers for the past two years — downloading and storing the information on personal flash drives. More »

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Countrywide Home Loans Wins Consumerist's Worst Company In America Contest

Duhn duhn da duhn! Envelope please... yes, America has voted and... the Worst Company in America award goes to.... Countrywide Home Loans (now owned by Bank of America)! The final vote was... More »

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Worst Company In America Final Death Match: Comcast VS Countrywide Home Loans

Well, folks. This one is for all the marbles and a beautiful lucky golden shit statue, suitable for display in the corporate headquarters of either Comcast or Countrywide (now Bank of America). More »

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Golden Poo Award For Worst Company In America Unveiled

The box we teased you about contained a glistening golden poo statue. That's right, the award for Worst Company In America is here. That can mean only one thing... On Monday we host our final deathmatch between Comcast and Countrywide Home Loans. It's going to be a brutal bloodbath full of chills and spills. Only one will walk away champion, and then we will mail them their justly deserved prize. Stay tuned to Consumerist.com for all the hot crappy-company-on-crappy-company action. More »

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Worst Company In America: "Final Four" Countrywide VS Wal-Mart

Here's your second "Final Four" matchup: #3 Wal-Mart VS #15 Countrywide Home Loans. More »

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Worst Company In America: "Final Four" Comcast VS Diebold

Here's your first "Final Four" matchup: #1 Comcast VS #12 Diebold. More »

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Tantalizing "Golden Lucky Shit" Awaits WCIA Winner

Just a reminder folks, this is what it's all about. This is the prize the contestants in the Worst Company In America contest are vying for: a chance to be a proud owner of the Golden Lucky Shit award! Made from genuine plastic and coated with genuine golden plastic, just like many of the companies' products. Protected from the harsh reality of the floor by a plump cushion, just like many of the companies' executives. Fits in perfectly on the desk next to that clankity ball rack thingy. What's it called? Oh, Newton's cradle. Well, buddy, with the Golden Lucky Shit award, the only gravity you'll be pondering is the weight of the title of Worst Company In America on your back! Good luck to our finalists!