Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit Ad Alert Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit Nation’s largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.
You’re a Millionaire (Not) Ad Alert You’re a Millionaire (Not) Do not give out personal information so readily. A scam may be afoot.
Boy Scouts of America Ad Alert Boy Scouts of America Self-regulatory group says sweepstakes advertising wasn’t clear enough on odds of winning.
Athletic Greens Ad Alert Athletic Greens Over-the-top weight-loss claims abound in this ad for a dietary supplement powder.
Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Ad Alert Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.
The Thrive Experience Ad Alert The Thrive Experience Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.
Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad Ad Alert Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad A split second just isn’t enough time for consumers to pick up on important information in advertising.
The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Ad Alert The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Question this self-proclaimed remedy for people whose “modern life” demands they have a good time.
How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Ad Alert How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.
Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Ad Alert Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Are the advertised benefits worth the potential safety hazards to your teething baby? Probably not.
BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Ad Alert BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Marketers make alterations to website after reportedly meeting with FDA officials.
Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Ad Alert Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Morrocco Method seems to be making some health claims here with no sign of FDA approval, maybe a hairy situation?
Premier Care in Bathing Ad Alert Premier Care in Bathing Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.
Pure Green Coffee Ad Alert Pure Green Coffee UPDATE 11/15/16: A U.S. district court judge has ordered that Pure Green Coffee pitchman Nicholas Congleton pay $30 million after the FTC alleged that Congleton deceived consumers using false weight-loss claims.…
COORGA Nutraceuticals Ad Alert COORGA Nutraceuticals Company banned by federal judge from making any gray hair reversal claims without sufficient evidence.
Life Force Ad Alert Life Force A TINA.org reader alerted us on Facebook — and hey, you should like us on Facebook too — about Life Force, a Tampa-based company that says it uses “Science to…
Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
Dolphin Intertrade Corporation Ad Alert 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…