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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

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When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

FDA drafts recommendations on how the industry should use social media to market products.

What You Should Know about Diet Teas

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What You Should Know about Diet Teas

By diet they mean cleansing and by cleansing they mean pooping.

CATrends: Improper Overdraft Fees

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CATrends: Improper Overdraft Fees

More than 150 class-action lawsuits have been filed against regional and national banks.

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

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‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.

Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs

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Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs

In Adidas Group’s 2010 Annual Report, CEO Herbert Hainer boasts that “Reebok’s sales expanded 12% … to [$2.6 billion].” He went on to say that “EasyTone has been a…

Timeline

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Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

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Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

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.

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

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AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

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Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

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Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Are You Being Fooled by Sugar?

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Are You Being Fooled by Sugar?

Sugar wars: Who has the right to call an ingredient sugar?

ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

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ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

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Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Under a continued crackdown on Too frequently, the term proves to be simply a euphemism for sending your money along to an unknown person or company and then watching your…

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

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Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees