CT Wine Stores Brands CT Wine Stores TINA.org investigated bait and switch tactics used by liquor stores in Connecticut and found that the majority of stores visited — 26 out of 30 — deceptively displayed signs that…
Verde Energy Class Action Verde Energy Allegations: Falsely promising low teaser rates followed by variable rates that are based on market conditions when the variable rate is not based on market conditions and is inflated
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BrewDog Ad Alert BrewDog Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.
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Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option Ad Alert Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield (Illinois) Ad Alert Baymont by Wyndham Springfield (Illinois) Hotel advertises on its website access to an indoor pool that’s been closed for months.
Lucky Bingo Ad Alert Lucky Bingo Players say free app limits cash rewards the closer they get to the minimum balance required to cash out.
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Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Ad Alert Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Class-action lawsuit alleges products are missing a key ingredient. (Hint: It’s in the name of the sandwiches and wraps.)
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Look Fantastic Ad Alert Look Fantastic Online beauty retailer blames Google for its own deceptive Google ad.