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Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

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Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

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Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Sometimes the trick is the treat.

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

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TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

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Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

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Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…

Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?

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Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?

We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us. No news there. But when are clothing ads considered deceptive? Misleading ads for clothing and textiles come in…

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

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If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…

Improve your Chances for Successful Home Improvements

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Improve your Chances for Successful Home Improvements

Do you need to put an addition on your house? Want to install central air conditioning? Then you may be lured by home improvement ads. But don’t believe everything you…

Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

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Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …

Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

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Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often in a state of despair. And to make matters worse, they have to plan a funeral, an event…

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