Swiffer Swept up in Broom-Bashing Claims Ad Alert Swiffer Swept up in Broom-Bashing Claims Self-regulatory body calls supporting evidence behind superiority claims “materially flawed.”
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t Ad Alert The Leather Jacket that Isn’t When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.
Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns Consumer News Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns Class-action lawsuit alleges company misled the health care industry.
New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe Consumer News New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.
Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App Ad Alert Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App Valuable information hangs in the balance with the Game of Secrets app.
FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism Consumer News FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism Agency clamps down on ad claims.
Lose 11 LBS Fast! Ad Alert Lose 11 LBS Fast! We’ve seen this ad across the web, and it set off our suspic-o-meters: Clicking on the ad takes you to a website that poses as a health news site, but…
Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception Blog Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception A jury of your peers and a jury of consumers deserve the truth.
All Consumer Health News Ad Alert All Consumer Health News This online advertisement takes you to www.allconsumerhealthnews.com, a website that indeed looks a lot like a consumer health news site. It is not. It is an advertisement, as disclosures at…
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products Does the term really have meaning?
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Aging Hair Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Aging Hair You are having an old hair day, you old person.
Authority Tax Services Ad Alert Authority Tax Services Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services: The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…
Zombie Endorsements Consumer News Zombie Endorsements Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.
Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Consumer News Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?
Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan Consumer News Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Blog Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…
Walmart to invest $350 billion in U.S. manufacturing Media Coverage Walmart to invest $350 billion in U.S. manufacturing Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post