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The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

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The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

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Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.

Privacy-Schmivacy

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Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

Who’s a Jerk?

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Who’s a Jerk?

Social networking site becomes subject of federal complaint.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

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Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

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50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.

J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

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J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?

It Ain’t Easy Being Green

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It Ain’t Easy Being Green

FTC cracks down on “biodegradable” claims.

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

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Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash

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Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash

Coupons are not the preferred choice in false ad class actions.

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

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Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

NAD rules child-supplement maker must make changes to its marketing.

Happy Birthday Sliced Bread

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Happy Birthday Sliced Bread

Sliced bread is 85 and its history includes many health claims.

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

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Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.

Ads of a Different Color

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Ads of a Different Color

“Native advertising” blurs lines between ads and content.

Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement

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Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement

Judge approves settlement of class-action lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.

Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

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Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

FDA cracks down on companies promoting flu aids that claim to combat the germs.

The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

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The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

These adorable fur balls help sell products, but are the companies free of false or deceptive marketing claims?

Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

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Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …

Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

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Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

A lawsuit filed against Apple claims that the company “. . . has conveyed the misleading and deceptive message that the iPhone 4S’s Siri feature, a so-called voice-activated assistant…

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The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Privacy-Schmivacy

Who’s a Jerk?

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

It Ain’t Easy Being Green

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

Happy Birthday Sliced Bread

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Ads of a Different Color

Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement

Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?