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.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Ad Alert Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, sold by Gurwitch Products, advertised in print and on the web that it was • “The #1 selling Tinted Moisturizer.*” *Based on The NPD Group, Inc.…
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.
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?…
Walmart’s ‘Craft’ Beer Ad Alert Walmart’s ‘Craft’ Beer Class-action lawsuit challenges retailer’s premium beer claim.
Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name Ad Alert Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.
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.
One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention Ad Alert One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention Watchdog group files suit over Bayer’s claims about vitamins’ ability to improve health.
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.
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…
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…
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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.
Tommie Copper Ad Alert Tommie Copper Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.
Aldi’s ‘Fresh Meat Special Buy’ Ad Alert Aldi’s ‘Fresh Meat Special Buy’ Elusive roast irks consumer.
Fabletics Ad Alert Fabletics Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.