Ad or Not? James Charles and Various Beauty Brands Consumer News Ad or Not? James Charles and Various Beauty Brands Influencer gets FTC rules on disclosure wrong.
LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Consumer News LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit “False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.
Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing Consumer News Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.’s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.
App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers Consumer News App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.
FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam Consumer News FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam Patent promises were the product of invention.
Lord of the Influencers Consumer News Lord of the Influencers FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.
FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Consumer News FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.
Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page Consumer News Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page It’s a BBB page like no other.
Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Consumer News Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?
FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Consumer News FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.
Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Consumer News Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds Consumer News Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds There’s nothing cozy about allegations of deceptive advertising.
WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Consumer News WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.
Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumer News Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumers never received costly machines advertised as helping them obtain the virtual currency.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Consumer News Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Purina and Blue Buffalo in legal feud over by-products.
Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs Consumer News Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.
Eight ‘Facts’ That Won’t Answer This: Is Vemma a Pyramid Scheme? Consumer News Eight ‘Facts’ That Won’t Answer This: Is Vemma a Pyramid Scheme? Beware; none of these statements the company makes are relevant.
Who Got Trumped? Consumer News Who Got Trumped? New York State Attorney General sues Trump University for making misleading claims.
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?