Tech Support Scam

A reader describes her experience with a recent suspicious call. We just got a call on our home number from a man with an Indian or similar accent claiming to…

LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks

The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.

Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities

Make sure donations to charities don’t go to scam artists.

Invitation to 10k Scholarship: Does It Really Offer Savings?

Be wary of any scholarship that doesn’t require any academic credentials, extracurricular achievements, or essays for awarding money.  This ad links to Scholarship Zone, which says in its Privacy Policy…

CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks

State officials in Connecticut are warning consumers about a postal scam in which residents are being notified that they’ve “won” a lottery. But what they receive is really a bogus government…

Free Tablet Has a Catch

This notice sent by mail for a free Tablet may seem exciting at first, but there’s a catch. In order to receive your “New 7″ Tablet,” you must attend a…

Ignore that “You’ve Won” Text

The text may say you’ve won something, but what are you giving the messenger?

The Magical White Roughy

Here’s a sign advertising “White Roughy” at Stew Leonards, a CT/NY supermarket chain.  Apparently, “Kids Love It!” and the price is right at $4.99/lb.  The only problem – there’s no…

Be Careful of Quicky Loans

GetHolidayFunds.com, USAQuickLoanAdvance.com, CreditLoansUSA.com, CashHolidayNow.com, and NationalPayDayDirect.com are all sites that claim to approve you for a loan in 30 seconds with no credit check. Beware of any lender that offers…

College Degree in 30 Days?

Sorry, you can’t buy a diploma. You have to earn one. For more information, see diploma mills. From: “Chase Walker” Date: August 20, 2012 10:45:34 PM EDT To: Subject: You don’t…

True Costs of Food Lovers Fat Loss System

This  television ad for the Food Lovers Fat Loss System is filled with misleading statements and atypical weight loss results. It emphasizes the delicious foods you can continue to eat…

Valerie Wants to Interview You

This voicemail from phone number (203) 623-2292 is from someone calling herself Valerie at TSS, who claims to be interested in interviewing the recipient for a job opening. However, the…

Know Your Nopalea: What is the True Cost of this Wellness Drink?

https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Nopalea1.mp41.mp4 These ads for Nopalea by TriVita claim that this “wellness drink” will help reduce inflammation and rid you of pain. Such claims probably run afoul of FDA laws. Nopalea touts the…

Beware of the Real Costs of This Testosterone Booster

Review the fine print to find out true costs of TGen

Get out of Debt Quick Ad Has Hidden Costs

This radio ad from 77WABC promotes a get-out-of-debt quick scheme by John Cummuta. It says you can order a free CD to find out more about “transforming debt into wealth,”…

What to Know about this Vehicle Notice

This official-looking postcard warns recipients that their warranty is about to expire, and that if they want to continue coverage, they must call the company’s hotline. If you have questions…

No Need to Pay for a Government Refund

This postcard advertises a supposed government job opportunity. Unfortunately, this job is not actually with the government but with a third party that helps to process Federal Housing Administration refund…

Look Alike Yellow Pages

United Directories wants you to pay  $300 to be listed in its version of the yellow pages. But this is not the traditional yellow pages that you’re used to getting…

Look for the True Costs of Common Sense Cash

This advertisement promises that you will earn $1,000. But it charges you $50 to $100 to see the “plan” that will earn you the money. The plan involves paying $260…

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