Cascade Platinum

Detergent brand uses greenwashing in effort to convince consumers that running a less than full dishwasher is actually good for the environment.

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.

Visionworks BOGO Offers

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

‘Trump Penny Stocks’

Agora Financial’s pitch for investing in penny stocks sends up red flags.

Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment

There are laws on what collectors can say or do, as the country’s top two debt buyers recently found out.

Ad or Not? New York Magazine

Hype or editorial content regarding this hyperpigmentation serum?

Sale or Not? MyPillow’s BOGO Offer

Is this BOGO a no-go?

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

Marley Drug

Thinking about buying Viagra-like medication online? Think twice.

Which of these Products are April Fools?

Take this quiz to test your buyer beware prowess.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

Lifetime

Buyer beware: This “proud U.S. manufacturer” of basketball hoops makes some of its products in China.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It

The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike.

Key Realty

‘Tis the season for home buying. But remember: Listings that appear too good to be true often are.

Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.

BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

Buyer beware: There’s no guarantee on the prices or authenticity of the designer items sold on this website.

Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K

Know what you’re getting into with this promotion for $500 worth of “free” silver coins.