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Influencer-in-Chief? FLOTUS and WhiteHouse.gov

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Influencer-in-Chief? FLOTUS and WhiteHouse.gov

Was Trump White House promoting Melania Trump’s jewelry line?

Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.

Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter

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Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter

Twitter says its native ads are “clearly labeled” as such. Why don’t you be the judge.

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

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Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.

T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M

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T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M

Proposed agreement with the FTC would settle cramming allegations.

Ad or Not? Olympians’ Social Media Posts

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Ad or Not? Olympians’ Social Media Posts

Olympians stumble out of the gate when it comes to disclosing sponsorships.

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

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

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

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

Six Places Where the Olympic Ads Are

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Six Places Where the Olympic Ads Are

The uniforms, the phones, the names, and the hashtags.

Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking

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Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking

Corrective ad agreement comes eight years after originally ordered.

7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims

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7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims

Company agrees to stop adding vitamins to drinks.

Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims

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Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims

Here’s what you need to know about active ingredients in insect repellents.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

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Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

How to Buy a Lamborghini in 5 Easy Steps

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How to Buy a Lamborghini in 5 Easy Steps

Step 1: Deceptively lure consumers into giving you their credit card numbers for shipping and handling charges on “free” or “risk-free” offers for products ranging from teeth-whitening to A magical…

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims