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The Truth About Rip-Off Report® Founder Ed Magedson
Consider this quote which first appeared online in 2004:
“Ed Magedson of RipOffReport.com is a WANTED criminal that extorts individuals that have posted on RipOffReport.com and legitimate companies for money and he may be operating one of the biggest criminal enterprises ever created on the Internet….”
The author of these words clearly has a strong negative opinion about Ed Magedson. No question there.
But what about the facts? Are they true? Is Ed Magedson really a “WANTED criminal”? Is the Ripoff Report a “criminal enterprise” engaged in extortion? What’s the REAL truth behind these allegations?
With so much written about Ed Magedson, the founder of the original consumer complaint website
www.RipoffReport.com,
it can be hard to separate the facts from the fiction. Most people call him a hero, while others say he’s a criminal.
Obviously, someone is lying. So what’s the real story? Who is telling the truth?
Ripoff Report Team Members created this site to help answer that question. Our goal is to help bring the truth to YOU, the educated consumer.
We know that some people will never agree with Ed Magedson and his mission to give a voice to the consumer.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but as the saying goes, “you are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.”
If you’re looking for facts about Ed Magedson, you’ve come to the right place. On this site you will find information about Ed’s views,
facts about his background, and details of his history as a tireless consumer advocate. We will also confront and expose many of the popular myths about Ed and the Ripoff Report®.
Our goal is NOT to change your opinion about Ed or his work. Instead, we’re here to give you the facts so you can decide for yourself
who’s telling the truth and who is not. We hope this helps to set the record straight and to present the real truth that Ed’s critics have worked so hard to conceal.
This website has been hacked multiple times, losing thousands of comments from both supporters and critics of Ed Magedson. Over two dozen restorations have been made, and several hackers have since been caught and imprisoned.
Disclaimer: This blog covers topics that are important to ME and that I want to share with my friends, colleagues, and the public. If you want to comment on the issue at hand, feel free to do so.
Please note that THIS IS NOT THE PLACE to bring up specific RipoffReport.com reports.
For specific issues, contact us at:
[email protected]
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Arizona Day Labor & Tenant Rights
Since 1993, Ed has helped immigrant families exploited by landlords and businesses. He pressures local governments to act.
NY Attorney General Cites Ed
Official documentation referencing Ed’s efforts to help protect consumers.
Day Labor Warning Flyer
This flyer is handed out to protect laborers from wage theft, threats, and unsafe housing.
Exposing Abuse by Arizona Farmers
Jose earns ~$50/week. He works sunrise to sundown. This injustice mirrors historic exploitation.
CBS Interview with Ed
“It’s no longer just buyer beware — it’s seller beware.”
Why Ed Started Ripoff Report
A response to injustice, inspired by BBB suppression of real consumer concerns.
Ripoff Report: Don’t Let Them Get Away
A platform built to protect and expose. Holding power accountable.
The Truth About Rip-Off Report® Founder Ed Magedson
Consider this quote which first appeared online in 2004:
“Ed Magedson of RipOffReport.com is a WANTED criminal that extorts individuals that have posted on RipOffReport.com and legitimate companies for money and he may be operating one of the biggest criminal enterprises ever created on the Internet….”
The author of these words clearly has a strong negative opinion about Ed Magedson. No question there.
But what about the facts? Are they true? Is Ed Magedson really a “WANTED criminal”? Is the Ripoff Report a “criminal enterprise” engaged in extortion? What’s the REAL truth behind these allegations?
With so much written about Ed Magedson, the founder of the original consumer complaint website
www.RipoffReport.com,
it can be hard to separate the facts from the fiction. Most people call him a hero, while others say he’s a criminal.
Obviously, someone is lying. So what’s the real story? Who is telling the truth?
Ripoff Report Team Members created this site to help answer that question. Our goal is to help bring the truth to YOU, the educated consumer.
We know that some people will never agree with Ed Magedson and his mission to give a voice to the consumer.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but as the saying goes, “you are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.”
If you’re looking for facts about Ed Magedson, you’ve come to the right place. On this site you will find information about Ed’s views,
facts about his background, and details of his history as a tireless consumer advocate. We will also confront and expose many of the popular myths about Ed and the Ripoff Report®.
Our goal is NOT to change your opinion about Ed or his work. Instead, we’re here to give you the facts so you can decide for yourself
who’s telling the truth and who is not. We hope this helps to set the record straight and to present the real truth that Ed’s critics have worked so hard to conceal.
⚠ Important Notice
This website has been hacked multiple times, losing thousands of comments from both supporters and critics of Ed Magedson. Over two dozen restorations have been made, and several hackers have since been caught and imprisoned.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This blog covers topics that are important to ME and that I want to share with my friends, colleagues, and the public. If you want to comment on the issue at hand, feel free to do so.
Please note that THIS IS NOT THE PLACE to bring up specific RipoffReport.com reports.
For specific issues, contact us at:
[email protected]
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Mr Ed Magedson, your Ripoffreport.com website helped me save $800. I’ve read all the pages on this site. You are a remarkable man. After reading the articles on your website, I remember my parents worked for you to support themselves going thru collage. My parents sold flowers for your Flower Children business in Miami Florida in 1973. They told me what a generous and caring person you were back then and how you helped them. I showed them this website along with Ripoff Report and how you’ve helped day-labor workers. They are so proud they worked for you. They said, this is something Ed Magedson would do. They will be reaching out to you.
Mr Magedson, I have to express my appreciation to you for taking my phone call spending hours with me, the time you took helping my family to get back our $80,000 from our builder who ripped us off. I know you said you would not accept any payment from us, so We are going to make a big donation to ripoff report.com for all that time you spent with us. When i told you we were going to give a $20,000 retainer to an attorney, you took it so personally, you convinced me and my husband to use your concept. Thankfully our daughter found your site, its a blessing. We will be telling all our friends on Facebook. I know you said you were not a religious person, but respected everyone for what they wanted to believe in. Mr Magedson, you are a blessing to everyone. T Lester