Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News 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…
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Emma Mattress Class Action Emma Mattress Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
Discounts on ElephantStock.com Class Action Discounts on ElephantStock.com Allegations: Misleadingly advertising discounts off of fake reference prices and as available for a limited time
Discounts at Hot Topic Class Action Discounts at Hot Topic Allegations: Misleadingly advertising discounts off of fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
SelectBlinds Class Action SelectBlinds Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
Discounts on Nectar Products Class Action Discounts on Nectar Products Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake “regular” prices and as available for a limited time
Tinder Notifications Class Action Tinder Notifications Allegations: Using “fake” notifications saying that “7 people like you” to induce consumers to pay $15 to subscribe
Genius Collagen Cosmetics Class Action Genius Collagen Cosmetics Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “collagen” when they don’t contain any collagen but rather a fake imitation of collagen derived from plants
California Wildfire Relief Scams Consumer News California Wildfire Relief Scams What you need to do before you give.
Portland Leather Class Action Portland Leather Allegations: Falsely marketing discounts off of fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Consumer News FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.
Burst Electric Toothbrush Ad Alert Burst Electric Toothbrush Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.