Reports (247)
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534 Dudley St, Roxbury, Ma, 02119Product was listed at a price lower than what the customer was charged. It made her concerned to think the store does this to any number of customers daily who might not notice or confront them. | Name/address of the store: [J. A. Inc. Market La Borinqueña] Item description: [Iced tea]
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534 Dudley St, Roxbury, Ma, 02119CLOSED #101006601513error.
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535 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, Ma, 02118Restuarant charges junk fee service fee, this is supposed to be no longer allowed | Name/address of the store: [Five Horses]
CLOSED #101006592032Case Referred to External Agency. This is not handled by Weights and Measures and should be referred to Consumer Affairs 617-727-8400.
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30 Corinth St, Roslindale, Ma, 02131Constituent reports Nathans hot dogs are advertised for $5.49 and he was charged $9.49. Constituent reports this is an on going issue. Constituent reports they are not being charged what the items in the flyer and the red tags on the shelves are for the items. | Name/address of the store: [Village Market] Item description: [Hot Dogs] Price offered: [5.49] Price charged: [9.49]
CLOSED #101006580564Case Resolved. Sale on 12 oz beef hot dogs, regular $7.99, rang up @ $5.69 as advertised in flyer. Other Nathan's Hot Dogs priced $9.49. Bun length $9.49 not on sale.
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205 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester, Ma, 02121Constituent reports he bought a lighter from the store that was broken and the store clerk would not let him return it. Constituent reports he is in a electric scooter and is a senior. Constituent reports the clerk said he tampered with the product. Constituent reports the owner is buying stolen goods from another store with cash. Constituent reports he witnessed this before he paid. Constituent reports they did not offer him a receipt. Constituent reports they refused to give him or anyone receipts. | Name/address of the store: [New Family Market] Item description: [Lighter] Price offered: [4.95]
CLOSED #101006575750Case Resolved. we informed the store manager that he must supply the customer with a receipt. the issue about returning a broken lighter does not fall under the W&M laws. There has been issues with the store owner and customer at this store.
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22 Lagrange St, Boston, Ma, 02116The constituent reported that this establishment is over charging people's credit cards for drinks. He stated that while he was in there he bought one drink and a red bull and they tried to charge him $1000. He ended up getting a fraud alert for this transaction and confronted them. The constituent has a copy of his statement and wants a call back. He was visting from NY for a conference in Boston. | Name/address of the store: [The Glass Slipper, 22 Lagrange St. Boston, MA 02116] Item description: [Credit card scamming-Fraud] Price charged: [$1000]
CLOSED #101006496936Case Referred to External Agency. 2/9/26 @ 8:23AM, Clerk spoke with Peter Amrold and provided the phone number to the MA State Attorney General's office as this is a legal matter that our department does not have jurisdiction over.
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466 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, Ma, 02124Constituent reports when she asked how much the town house crackers were the worker replied 6.00. Constituent reports she was then charged 8.50 and when she asked for the receipt the clerk refused to give it to her. Constituent also states she picked up the only box that was not expired. | Name/address of the store: [Alex Market] Item description: [Crackers] Price offered: [6] Price charged: [8.50]
CLOSED #101006332607Case Resolved. Case referred to Weights and Measures inspector for follow up.
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602 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, Ma, 02121Constituent reports the place charges for debit card transactions and is wondering if that is allowed. | Name/address of the store: [Dugout Supermarket]
CLOSED #101006233306Case Resolved. The store is allowed to charge a credit card fee. They need to post it. This store did not have it posted and we explained to the manager to post the fee charges or not charge the fees.
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156 Washington St, Dorchester, Ma, 02121Constituent reports the place charges for debit card transactions and is wondering if that is allowed. | Name/address of the store: [SKB's]
CLOSED #101006233304Case Resolved. The store can charge a credit card fee but must post it on a sign so customers know. this store did not have a sign and was asked to put one up or not charge.
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122 Seaver St, Dorchester, Ma, 02121Const. states the businuess charges for debit card fees and is wondering if this is allowed. | Name/address of the store: [Happy Superette]
CLOSED #101006233301Case Resolved. The can charge a credit card fee and have it posted at the register. 2.99% non-cash adjustment.