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Ashley Benson Instagram Database

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Ashley Benson Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Discounts at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh Stores

March 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal…

Sale Prices at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh

Class Action

Sale Prices at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh

In May 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts on children’s apparel and accessories sold in retail and outlet stores. Specifically,…

“Free” Gift Cards at Target

Class Action

“Free” Gift Cards at Target

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who spend $40 or more on toys and kids’ books could get a free $10 gift card when they’re actually charged $10 for the gift…

Ergobaby Carriers

Class Action

Ergobaby Carriers

In late summer 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Ergo Baby Carrier Inc. for allegedly deceptively marketing the Ergobaby infant baby carrier. According to the complaint, the company…

Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30

Class Action

Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30

Allegations: Falsely advertising that products are scar cream plus sunscreen when they do not contain the active ingredient in scar cream

Suddenlink

Ad Alert

Suddenlink

Enticing promotion for a Visa gift card has strings — and a cautionary tale from a consumer.

Sallie Mae Credit Card

Ad Alert

Sallie Mae Credit Card

This email offer — for a Mastercard A magical piece of plastic made by banks that is sent to your home (normally accompanied with countless pages of fine print disclosures)…

Dollar Rent A Car Fees

Class Action

Dollar Rent A Car Fees

In August 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dollar Rent A Car (a rental car company) for allegedly misrepresenting the purpose of “administration fees.” According to the complaint, the…

Budget Rent a Car

Ad Alert

Budget Rent a Car

Coupon pictures an SUV that may or may not be eligible for the advertised upgrade.

Visa Gift Card

Ad Alert

Visa Gift Card

No fees after purchase but not before. TINA.org staffer shares story of surprise “purchase charge.”

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