Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M Consumer News Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.
Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper? Consumer News Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper? Why don’t these photos match?
The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair? Consumer News The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair? Hint: It’s not joy.
7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims Consumer News 7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims Company agrees to stop adding vitamins to drinks.
This Hotel Charges You to Put Drinks in the Fridge Consumer News This Hotel Charges You to Put Drinks in the Fridge Keeping your drinks cool will cost you at this Las Vegas hotel.
TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Consumer News TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Lists of ingredients tell the real story.
How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car? Consumer News How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car? It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.
Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Consumer News Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.
Searching for the Perfect Sneeze-Proof Pooch? Consumer News Searching for the Perfect Sneeze-Proof Pooch? There’s no such thing as hypoallergenic pets.
It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate? Consumer News It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate? Does McDonald’s beverage met the FDA definition of white chocolate?
Ads Hopscotching across Platforms Consumer News Ads Hopscotching across Platforms Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.
TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Consumer News TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Our gift to you this year was the same as last: Tidings of deceptive advertising.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
Zombie Endorsements Consumer News Zombie Endorsements Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.
Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges Consumer News Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges FTC repeat offender facing jail time.
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
Junk Mail is Costly Consumer News Junk Mail is Costly Ever wonder how much junk mail actually costs? In just one state – Massachusetts, the estimated cost to cities and towns to dispose of the catalogs, flyers, phone books, and…
Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet Consumer News Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet The market for pet-related products has soared in the past decade. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that the industry now generates over $50 billion in sales annually, an…