Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’ Ad Alert Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’ German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.
Penn Foster College Ad Alert Penn Foster College For-profit college reaches settlement with Oregon Department of Justice over accreditation claims.
Savers Ad Alert Savers Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.
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Best Buy Black Friday Ad Alert Best Buy Black Friday If an electronics store sends you an email advertising a $2200 television as being on-sale for $999, should you actually be able to buy the television at the $999 price?…
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t Ad Alert The Leather Jacket that Isn’t When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash Ad Alert Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.
Listerine Total Care Mouthwash Ad Alert Listerine Total Care Mouthwash Be wary of claims to restore or rebuild tooth enamel as once it is lost, it is gone forever.
Walmart’s ‘Craft’ Beer Ad Alert Walmart’s ‘Craft’ Beer Class-action lawsuit challenges retailer’s premium beer claim.
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Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements Ad Alert Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.
Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing Ad Alert Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing Does this company have the ammunition to support its bulletproof claims?
Instant Check Mate Ad Alert Instant Check Mate We recently received this e-mail. Our Malware that sneaks onto your computer software prevents us from opening any of the links, but right off the bat it looks fishy. Here’s…
Banners Broker Ad Alert Banners Broker A reader alerted us to a website called “Banners Broker,” which our reader claims sells fake online-advertising panels. This one is a doozie. Banners Broker, according to its website, “is…
Phillips’ Colon Health’s Bloated Claims Ad Alert Phillips’ Colon Health’s Bloated Claims DOJ alleges Bayer violated previous court order by making unsupported claims about product.
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FDA: Where’s the Mayo in Just Mayo? Ad Alert FDA: Where’s the Mayo in Just Mayo? My oh mayo. Class action against eggless vegan spread resurfaces allegations of false advertising.
Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads Ad Alert Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads Automaker’s environmental record speaks for itself.