A Sirius Matter

Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.

The Thrive Experience

Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.

New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’

Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.

Vitaminwater Settlement Scorecard: Consumers $0, Class-Action Lawyers $1.2 Million

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Rallying Consumers to Object MADISON, CONN., October 21, 2014 — A proposed vitaminwater class-action settlement is of little benefit to consumers who have been deceived by Coca-Cola’s…

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Impact on Health Not the Only Issue in Unregulated Industry MADISON, Conn., July 22, 2014 — Consumers curious about trying e-cigarettes are being swindled in droves by unscrupulous companies advertising…

Winning this $1000 Gift Card will Cost You Time, Money

This Walmart gift card offer has serious strings attached. Before you “claim now” know what it will take to actually get it.

Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order

Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.

Hot Shot Bedbug Products

You’ve heard the phrase before: “Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite.” But do products that make the promise to fight the creepy crawlers really get rid of them? Spectrum Brands Holdings,…

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles

Nice shoes, but the FTC wants consumers to know where the ads are.

Stansberry Financial Research/Information

The Natural Effect

Advertisers use the word “natural” on labels to attract consumers–whether it means anything or not.

From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

Brett West’s brilliant move on his son’s behalf.

Say What?

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

MoneyCode411.com

This should be a familiar advertisement at this point:   This is a radio ad for MoneyCode411.com, also known as The Biblical Money Code, as pitched by Newsmax. We’ve done…

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

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.