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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Nail Polish

Nail polishes claim to do all sorts of things, but what do these claims really mean?

Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke?

Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke?

All the cool kids are doing it, but are e-cigs a less harmful alternative or just a new way to get addicted to nicotine?

You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

Americall was found to actually TRAIN its employees to ignore consumers’ requests to be placed on the company’s do not call list. How did the FTC know? Apparently, they put…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated. What does that mean? It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Proceed with caution when it comes to menopause marketing.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

TINA.org joins push for more transparency in food labeling.

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

Monetizing Minors

Monetizing Minors

How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.

Workado Settles FTC Complaint Challenging AI Detection Claims

Workado Settles FTC Complaint Challenging AI Detection Claims

FTC alleged company vastly overstated the accuracy of its AI Content Detector tool.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.

CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’

CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’

Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Consumer complaints worth remembering.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

It starts with knowing who created the channel.