Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products Does the term really have meaning?
Fake Government Calls Ad Alert Fake Government Calls A number of people in the immigrant community have been receiving calls and text messages from people falsely claiming to be government agents. The callers often claimed to be from…
Commercial-Free TV with the Hopper Ad Alert Commercial-Free TV with the Hopper This radio ad claims that the Hopper, a DVR from DISH, allows you to watch TV commercial free. Says the ad: “Did you hear with the Hopper from DISH,…
FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation Consumer News FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.
Mall Girl Ad Alert Mall Girl The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU, or the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, keeps tabs on advertising directed at children, and issues recommendations to advertisers when ads are deceptive or target…
In Your Face Consumer News In Your Face Check out claims, outcomes of stem cell facelifts before undergoing costly procedure.
ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint Consumer News ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.
These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews Consumer News These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews Some reviews come from questionable sources.
Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings Consumer News Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.
Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category? Blog Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category? There are understandable reasons for lip-syncing—sound quality, predictability, choreography—but in the end, lip-syncing is a kind of lie.
Doggie Fountain of Youth? Consumer News Doggie Fountain of Youth? Will feeding Fido Purina really extend his life? Better check the facts first.
Bagel Bites Pizza Class Action Bagel Bites Pizza Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in Bagel Bites Pizza Snacks
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ Ad Alert Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ TINA.org takes a closer look at company’s claims of ‘guaranteed income.’
Combos Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Snacks Class Action Combos Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Snacks Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the filling in snacks is “made with real cheese”
When TINA.org Investigations Collide Blog When TINA.org Investigations Collide These brand collabs are far from fab.
DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Blog DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.
Alkaline Water Plus Ad Alert Alkaline Water Plus Are there really any benefits to drinking alkaline water?