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Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

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Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

Emails may contain viruses and malware to steal your identity.

FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

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FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

While consumers’ heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.

Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage

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Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage

How much storage space do consumers really have?

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

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UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Several e-cigarette ads banned in Britain while U.S. ads remain unregulated.

WUN Life’s Downward Slide

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WUN Life’s Downward Slide

How one troubled multi-level marketing company’s promises of riches ended with debts and accusations.

Sprint’s ‘New’ Network Just Got Old

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Sprint’s ‘New’ Network Just Got Old

Self-regulatory group tells Sprint to drop advertising claims following T-Mobile complaint.

FDA Reins In Labeling of ‘Low T’ Drugs

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FDA Reins In Labeling of ‘Low T’ Drugs

Agency calls on drugmakers to add certain health risks to label.

There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site

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There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site

Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.

Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers

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Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers

Here’s the breakdown of the $17.5 million settlement pie.

FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million

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FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million

Footwear maker joins list of companies settling misleading ad claims.

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

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Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.

ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

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ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.

FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles

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FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles

Nice shoes, but the FTC wants consumers to know where the ads are.

Waist Not?

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Waist Not?

The mystery of the expanding pants.

Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

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Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

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Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Though there are laws in place to protect artists and consumers from misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts products, it doesn’t always protect buyers from scam artists. An investigation…

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

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Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened