FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme Consumer News FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.
Ad or Not? Justin Timberlake and Bai Brands Consumer News Ad or Not? Justin Timberlake and Bai Brands Is Justin Timberlake urging fans on Instagram to buy Bai?
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and Thoburns Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and Thoburns London-based public relations agency’s ad featuring Trump raises questions about endorsements.
The Snag in the Swag Bag Consumer News The Snag in the Swag Bag Academy tries to bring down curtains on Oscar gift bag claims
Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 Consumer News Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 New fads, new ads.
Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Consumer News Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.
Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.
3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers Consumer News 3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers Citibank’s shady credit card practices leads to $700 million in customer refunds.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Consumer News Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.
Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth Consumer News Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth TINA.org’s Big Game scorecard on companies under fire for deceptive ads.
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.
Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us? Consumer News Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us? Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.
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Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement Consumer News Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.
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1. Join, 2. Write a Review, 3. Get $5 Credit Consumer News 1. Join, 2. Write a Review, 3. Get $5 Credit Does Amex and TripAdvisor’s new sponsored content program follow FTC regs?