Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats

Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme

More than 5,000 consumers ask government to halt Resorts360’s illegal pyramid scheme.

Western Sky Financial

New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

NAD advises Synaptol to change advertising

The The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus., the investigative unit of the advertising industry’s system of self-regulation,…

Ads of a Different Color

“Native advertising” blurs lines between ads and content.

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

Say What?

The best (as in, most absurd or fascinating) ad quotes of 2013.

Lifestyle Lift

Lifestyle Lift, a cosmetic surgery company specializing in facelifts, recently settled with the Florida attorney general over the company’s ads. According to USA Today: The company’s agreement with the Florida…

Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

Work from home, get rich, and vacation in luxurious resorts. That’s the promise offered by Washington-based Resorts360 Vacation Club. All you need to do is buy an expensive membership and…

Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck

The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Airbnb’s Travel Insurance Policies

Allegations: Failing to include an “assistance fee” in advertised insurance premiums and then attributing the fee to services that are already part of the insurance contract

Suddenlink

Enticing promotion for a Visa gift card has strings — and a cautionary tale from a consumer.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.