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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

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Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

Oregon requiring Pfizer to get ads approved by FDA because of violations.

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.

Y. S. Health Corp

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Y. S. Health Corp

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Y.S. Health Corp for making drug claims in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Y.S. Health Corp is also under…

Atlas Shingles

Class Action

Atlas Shingles

In November 2013, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Atlas Roofing Corporation alleging that its Atlas Chalet Shingles did not perform as represented in the product’s various marketing materials (including…

Apple Lightning Connector

Class Action

Apple Lightning Connector

February 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

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Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

The old switcheroo?

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

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Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

Atlas Roofing Chalet Shingles

Class Action

Atlas Roofing Chalet Shingles

In February 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Atlas Roofing Corporation for allegedly misleadingly representing its Atlas Chalet shingles in various marketing materials, including brochures and labels. Specifically, plaintiffs…

Herbalife Confirms FTC Has Launched a Probe

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Herbalife Confirms FTC Has Launched a Probe

Company has been under increasing scrutiny.

Oh, Verizon

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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies?

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What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies?

A company that sells weight-loss smoothie mixes seems to be hiding the real truth in the fine print.

Phillips’ Colon Health’s Bloated Claims

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Phillips’ Colon Health’s Bloated Claims

DOJ alleges Bayer violated previous court order by making unsupported claims about product.

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

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Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges

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Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges

Commercial for Frontier truck at issue.

Court Order Forces Prevagen to Scrub Memory-Improvement Claims

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Court Order Forces Prevagen to Scrub Memory-Improvement Claims

MADISON, CONN. Dec. 12, 2024— In a win for consumers, a court has ordered Quincy Bioscience to stop advertising Prevagen using memory-improvement claims. This follows a near-decade-long campaign by the…

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