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Sales at Zales Outlets

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Sales at Zales Outlets

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated prices

Lenovo Laptops and Desktop Computers

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Lenovo Laptops and Desktop Computers

Allegations: Deceptively advertising discounts from artificially inflated original prices

Jackpot Master Slots

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Jackpot Master Slots

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts on in-game purchases

Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

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Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

Work from home, get rich, and vacation in luxurious resorts. That’s the promise offered by Washington-based Resorts360 Vacation Club. All you need to do is buy an expensive membership and…

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

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Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme

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Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme

More than 5,000 consumers ask government to halt Resorts360’s illegal pyramid scheme.

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

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Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores

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Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores

Will the government finally take notice of misleading marketing and pricing?

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

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10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

Jos. A. Bank’s Advertising of Sales

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Jos. A. Bank’s Advertising of Sales

In August 2014, an appellate court affirmed a federal district court’s decision to dismiss a false advertising lawsuit against Jos. A. Bank. According to the complaint, Jos. A. Bank deceptively…

Not Quite the Bargain

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Not Quite the Bargain

When a sale isn’t really a sale.

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.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Nutrisystem Customers: Think Fast or Incur Charges

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Nutrisystem Customers: Think Fast or Incur Charges

A considerable fee lurks for cancelation after a money-back guarantee expires.

Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale?

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Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale?

Five top retailers who have gotten into hot water over pricing issues.

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

Class Action

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

December 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. September 2015: A false advertising class-action…

Fabletics

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Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015