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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories”

Consumer News

Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories”

So, by now, we hope that you have taken our advice on how to block pop-ups ads and limit the amount of spam filling up your inbox. But though you…

What is Industry Self-Regulation?

Consumer Basics

What is Industry Self-Regulation?

Self-regulating organizations can have varying impacts on the standards that are set for the way industries do business.

JustAnswer

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JustAnswer

Cost to ask a question and actually have it answered remains elusive for consumers.

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

Consumer News

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”

The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

Consumer News

The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

How the fine print factors into the FTC’s multimillion-dollar complaint against the mobile carrier.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

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Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

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FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

Online purchase of a child-sized firefighter costume leaves one woman feeling hosed.

Ghost Kid-Friendly Marketing

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Ghost Kid-Friendly Marketing

A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation into Ghost LLC revealed that the company is not only advertising and packaging adult-only products in a manner that appeals to children but it…

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