APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than  financial services.  Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List

Spam levels have dropped to a 3-year record low, reports security firm, Symantec, in their November 2011 Intelligence Report.  But before you start jumping up and down with excitement, keep…

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…

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

Can-Am Ryker

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the three-wheel motorcycle comes with a DESS security system when not all of the 2022 models come with the system

Twitter

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the application collects personal information for security related functions when it uses the information for advertising purposes

Brightline

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the company protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

TotalAV

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel

Coca-Cola Ads Eager to Sweeten Your View

Ad campaign seeks to defend diet soda.

Hard Drives from Western Digital Corp.

Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain hard drives use SMR technology resulting in slower performance and inferior stability compared to devices that use CMR technology

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.

Tonyhair

Order a wig from this online seller and you may find yourself with a few knots to untangle.

Noom Weight-Loss App

Allegations: Making misleading representations and failing to disclose information about the weight-loss app

CPUs from Intel Corp.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Nuvega Lash

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

CGI influencers are here.

Discounts at Kohl’s Stores

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

ASUS Laptops with USB 3.0 Gen 1 Ports