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TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

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TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.

“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie

Class Action

“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers who purchase products under its “Buy One, Get One Free” promotions get “free” products when the store charges more for the first product to cover…

Virtual Items on Roblox

Class Action

Virtual Items on Roblox

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Roblox is free to play and failing to provide refunds to minors

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Class Action

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who sign up for the free trials will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Class Action

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Allegations: Falsely representing that consumers who purchased the video game would receive new downloadable gaming content when they did not

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

Class Action

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the terms of Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Class Action

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers get “free shipping” if they spend a specified amount

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Class Action

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Class Action

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Tesla provides three years of free supercharging for vehicles

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

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CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

Games are free to download but not to play, lawsuits allege.

GSN Casino

Class Action

GSN Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free to play

Huuuge Casino

Class Action

Huuuge Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free to play

Scientific Games Online Casino Games

Class Action

Scientific Games Online Casino Games

Allegations: misleadingly representing that its online casino games are free-to-play

Huuuge Casino Slots and Billionaire Casino

Class Action

Huuuge Casino Slots and Billionaire Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free to play and misleadingly advertising discounts

Big Fish Games

Class Action

Big Fish Games

Allegations: Misrepresenting that games are free to play

Big Fish Casino

Class Action

Big Fish Casino

Allegations: Misrepresenting that games are free to play

Playtika’s Online Slot Machine Games

Class Action

Playtika’s Online Slot Machine Games

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free

Double Down Casino

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Double Down Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing games as “free” to play

Tycoon Casino

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Tycoon Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing games as free to play and discounts on virtual coins

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TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie

Virtual Items on Roblox

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

GSN Casino

Huuuge Casino

Scientific Games Online Casino Games

Huuuge Casino Slots and Billionaire Casino

Big Fish Games

Big Fish Casino

Playtika’s Online Slot Machine Games

Double Down Casino

Tycoon Casino