Ebola in U.S.: Where There’s Fear, There’s Fraud Consumer News Ebola in U.S.: Where There’s Fear, There’s Fraud Three companies warned by federal regulators about advertising claims that products can treat deadly virus.
FTC Ignores Pleas to Make L’Oréal Pay Consumer News FTC Ignores Pleas to Make L’Oréal Pay Agency gives L’Oréal a get-out-of-jail-free pass with deceptive advertising settlement.
Don’t Say Anything Foul about This Hotel Consumer News Don’t Say Anything Foul about This Hotel Inn says it was a joke but who’s laughing?
Amazon’s House on Fire Consumer News Amazon’s House on Fire FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.
Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article Consumer News Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article Website disappears following publication of TINA.org investigative article.
Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims Consumer News Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.
FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million Consumer News FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million Footwear maker joins list of companies settling misleading ad claims.
FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles Consumer News FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles Nice shoes, but the FTC wants consumers to know where the ads are.
H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You Consumer News H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You You can do your own taxes.
Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors Consumer News Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors The new tricks targeting old dogs.
Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges Consumer News Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges Commercial for Frontier truck at issue.
TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement Consumer News TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement Sonicare AirFloss settlement doesn’t adequately compensate consumers.
Searching for the Perfect Sneeze-Proof Pooch? Consumer News Searching for the Perfect Sneeze-Proof Pooch? There’s no such thing as hypoallergenic pets.
Regulators Go after Fake Reviews Consumer News Regulators Go after Fake Reviews After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.
When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Consumer News When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.
Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute Consumer News Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.
Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme Consumer News Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme More than 5,000 consumers ask government to halt Resorts360’s illegal pyramid scheme.
Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Consumer News Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Justice Department says company put profits over safety.