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Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

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Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Dolphin Intertrade Corporation because the company is allegedly marketing supplements that contain an unapproved prescription drug ingredient. According to the FDA, Dolphin…

The Biblical Money Code

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The Biblical Money Code

Imagine if you had a secret code for making money. So says an infomercial for “The Biblical Money Code.” You may have seen the same program promoted all over the…

Certified Roofing

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Certified Roofing

A friend of TINA.org forwarded this story about a roofing job gone wrong. The reader hired a roofing company she found advertised in the phonebook: Here’s what happened when the…

Instagram Food Pics

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Instagram Food Pics

Video plays on CBS’s site. So remember: Those tasty-looking pies you see on Instagram might be a compensated advertisement for a bakery or restaurant. Crafty marketers know you tune out…

Lasik Vision Institute

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Lasik Vision Institute

We recently received an e-mail advertising services from the Lasik Vision Institute (LVI). Our anti-Malware that sneaks onto your computer software blocked all of the links in the e-mail, which…

Athlete Twitter Pages

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Athlete Twitter Pages

Bryce Harper, 20-year-old outfielder for the Washington Nationals and the 2012 Rookie of the Year in the National League, has already starred in ads for car insurance and workout gear.…

Kids Live Safe

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Kids Live Safe

From: Kids Live Safe <[email protected]> Date: August 28, 2013 12:53:29 PM EDT To: Subject: Neighborhood ChildPredatorAlert In YourArea  Kids Live Safe Dear Neighbor, Did you hear? There are registered child…

The Tax Club

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The Tax Club

In January, the Federal Trade Commission and the New York and Florida Attorneys General charged The Tax Club’s telemarketing operation with deceiving consumers who mistakenly believed its services would help…

BPI Sports

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BPI Sports

BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…

Castle Cheese, Inc.

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Castle Cheese, Inc.

Company president facing charges alleging Parmesan and Romano cheese products were falsely labeled.

Authority Tax Services

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Authority Tax Services

Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services:   The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…

The Oxford Club

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The Oxford Club

The Oxford Club claims to have exclusive hold on new technology that you need to invest in right away. And this newly developed substance could render all computers, smart phones,…

Lumosity

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Lumosity

Lumosity will pay $2 million back to customers to settle federal charges it deceived consumers with unfounded claims that its brain games could help improve mental performance.

Student Loan Forgiveness

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Student Loan Forgiveness

Students struggling to pay off college loans might find this advertisement’s promise of reducing payments by 90 percent quite attractive. But before you send any information, you should be wary…

FTC Approves Changes to EnergyGuide Labels

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FTC Approves Changes to EnergyGuide Labels

The Established in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson, the FTC is the United States government’s primary regulatory authority in the area of consumer protection and anti-competitive business practices in the…

Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer

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Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer

Fiore makes a number of claims about their “Antifungal Nail Lacuqer,” including: prevents nail fungus without sacrificing fashion and personal style preferences produces high-quality products that are FDA-registered and proven…

Bank of America

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Bank of America

A direct mail advertisement by Bank of America promoting low refinancing rates for homeowners has some consumer advocates concerned the materials may be misleading. American Banker reported this week that…

TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods

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TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods

TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…

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