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4Amazonia Ad Alert 4Amazonia Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with company selling bracelets to benefit Australia with the tagline, “One Bracelet. One Tree.”
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Savers Ad Alert Savers Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.
What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global Consumer News What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.
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What You Should Know about Vemma Consumer News What You Should Know about Vemma Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.
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