New York State Consumer Protection Board letter citing Ed Magedson

Ed Magedson, founder of Ripoff Report

February 4, 20231 min read

A letter from the New York State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Board citing Ed Magedson’s work protecting consumers.

Who is Ed Magedson
Ed on The Early Show
“Ed Magedson – Erin Brockovich without the body.” Ripoff Report on the Early Show.
Arizona day labor & tenant rights
Since 1993, Ed has helped immigrant families exploited by landlords and businesses, and pressed local governments to act.
Day labor warning flyer
Handed out to protect laborers from wage theft, threats and unsafe housing.
NY Attorney General cites Ed
Official documentation referencing Ed’s efforts to protect consumers.
Exposing abuse by Arizona farmers
Jose earns about $50 a week, working sunrise to sundown. This injustice mirrors historic exploitation.
CBS interview with Ed
“It’s no longer just buyer beware — it’s seller beware.” — Ed Magedson
Why Ed started Ripoff Report
An ABC 20/20 segment inspired by Ed Magedson, who connected the producers with the people interviewed.
Don’t let them get away with it!®
Ripoff Report: a platform built to protect, expose and educate consumers, and hold the powerful accountable.