Best Reader Tips of 2021
This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week!
Free isn't always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn't always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It's deceptive.
Free isn’t always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn’t always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It’s deceptive. Find out more here about these tactics and how to arm yourself against these misleading advertising tactics.
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