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Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.

The Myth of Black Friday

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The Myth of Black Friday

Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

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FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

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Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

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Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

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Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

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FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.

Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

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Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

Is there a standard for the shiniest diamond?

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

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When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

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The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

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FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.

Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’

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Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’

What’s love got to do with it? In the case of one online dating service, nothing at all, says the FTC.

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

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‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

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Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes