Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule Blog Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer Consumer News Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer “I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.
International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Consumer News International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Cyber scammers focus of effort.
Wal-Mart Labels Some Foreign-Made Products as Made in the USA Media Coverage Wal-Mart Labels Some Foreign-Made Products as Made in the USA
FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic Blog FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.
HonorSociety.org Ad Alert HonorSociety.org What’s the honor of being a member of this honor society? And what real benefits does it offer?
Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels Consumer News Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels Paid-for post or just conspicuous consumption?
Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Consumer News Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Funny sketch or funny ad?
Wayfair Ad Alert Wayfair Online retailer faced recent federal scrutiny regarding Made in the USA advertising.
Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die? Blog Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die? At what point do teams start selling their very name in homage of the all-mighty dollar?
TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods Ad Alert TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Consumer News Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.
Ticket Prices on Vivid Seats Class Action Ticket Prices on Vivid Seats Allegations: Misleadingly advertising low ticket prices without disclosing that additional service and delivery fees will be added at checkout
See Tickets Class Action See Tickets Allegations: Misrepresenting that consumers’ personal information will not be shared with third parties other than with financial organizations for processing orders and social media companies for marketing purposes when, in…
StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Ad Alert StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.
NHL on ESPN+ Ad Alert NHL on ESPN+ Undisclosed blackout restrictions may prevent you from watching your team.
Tickets on viagogo.com Class Action Tickets on viagogo.com Allegations: Failing to include fees in advertised prices