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Seven Scams that Target Veterans

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Seven Scams that Target Veterans

Don’t get fooled.

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer News

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations?

Media Coverage

Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations?

Alyssa Lapid, Meredith Lawrence, Lisa Peterson, Fashionista

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Consumer News

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.

9 Ways Shady Investment Dealings Target Your Wallet

Consumer News

9 Ways Shady Investment Dealings Target Your Wallet

Know the red flags before you invest.

Marketers Wanted a New Generation to Target, Hence Alphas

Media Coverage

Marketers Wanted a New Generation to Target, Hence Alphas

Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED

Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others

Class Action

Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others

June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”

E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

Consumer News

E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.

CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Consumer News

CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

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Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

TINA.org found Agora companies violating an FTC order with deceptive disease-treatment and financial claims, and dark patterns.

CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease

Consumer News

CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease

The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.

Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Class Action

Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

February 2018: The named plaintiff filed a class-action lawsuit in a Minnesota court making similar allegations (i.e., that Target misleadingly claims that the towelettes will “gently” remove makeup when they…

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Class Action

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children

MUSA Recidivists

Consumer News

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

Up & Up Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Up & Up Flushable Wipes

March 2019: The Neumann appeal was voluntarily dismissed after the court ordered the objector to post an appeal bond (money held while an appeal is being decided to ensure that…

Various Parmesan Cheese Products

Class Action

Various Parmesan Cheese Products

June 2016: This case was transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…

Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products

Class Action

Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products

July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…

Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb