Identity theft has led the consumer concerns in FTC complaints for that entire period, and its not hard to see why.

FORBES: Yet Again Consumers Rank Identity Theft As Top Concern

This action, reported here at Forbes.com by David Maris, followed four to five years of consumer complaints about this generic version manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals by Impax Laboratories.

FORBES: Ranbaxy: The Pitfalls of Generic Drug Dependence

Despite complaints from motorists and consumer organisations, car prices for virtually identical models can vary greatly across Europe.

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The Consumer Council for Water said Southern Water also had an "unacceptable" number of sewerage service complaints which were not immediately resolved.

BBC: Record complaints to water firms

Traditional estate agents must, for example, ensure information about properties is accurate, no pressure is put on customers, and an effective consumer complaints procedure is in place.

BBC: Private home sales to be easier, says government