FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

Fifth Third Bank

Allegations: Failing to disclose the number to out-of-network fees charged and misrepresenting how international transactional fees are applied

Schiff Move Free® Advanced

Tempur-Pedic Products

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Move Free® Supplements

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil

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.

Are You Infected?

Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…

Wheel of Fortune Machines at Casinos

Allegations: Failing to disclose that spins on the Bonus Wheel are programmed to stop more frequently on the lower monetary amounts

Penuma

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the device and procedure are safe, effective, and FDA-cleared

Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”

Weight Watchers Diet Ice Cream Bars

Marriott’s “Kobe Beef” Sliders

TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

Buckpower

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.

U-Haul’s Fees

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…