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Asos

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Asos

Online retailer advertised discounts on “everything” when exclusions applied.

What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

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What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted

Burst Electric Toothbrush

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Burst Electric Toothbrush

Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.

Wagers on FanDuel

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Wagers on FanDuel

Allegations: Deceptively inducing customers to make wagers by understating the amount of time remaining in live sporting events

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

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Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that players would be able to play the game online when the company terminated the online feature in December 2018

Lucky Bingo

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Lucky Bingo

Players say free app limits cash rewards the closer they get to the minimum balance required to cash out.

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

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TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

UV Sanitizer USA

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UV Sanitizer USA

When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.

Puff Bar Flavors Resurface Following FDA Ban

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Puff Bar Flavors Resurface Following FDA Ban

FDA says it is aware of the situation but declined to comment on the regulatory status of disposable e-cigarette brand.

Arby’s Meat Mountain Sandwich

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Arby’s Meat Mountain Sandwich

Meat Mountain? More like Meat Mound.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

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Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

CeraVe

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CeraVe

Do dermatologists really recommend CeraVe more than any other skincare brand?

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

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Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again