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FasciaBlaster

Allegations: Falsely advertising the FasciaBlaster

Ad or Not? Khloe Kardashian and Calvin Klein

An official ad campaign announcement has us taking a second look at another big reveal.

FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

Agency settles with supplement maker over “false or unsupported claims.”

Stream Energy Income Claims

LinerWorld

Company changes language on homepage following FTC inquiry into Made in the USA claims.

BounceBack by Mannatech

MLM’s health claims face another regulatory challenge.

Santa Cruz Natural, Inc.

Bigelow Black Tea Products

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.

Navient

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.

Sales on J. Crew Factory Website

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts

AT&T Fiber

“With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?

Limited Time Offer for Bonus Starpoints

Skechers: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Dove Invisible Advanced Care Antiperspirant for Women

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as causing “no white marks on 100 colors” and being “invisible” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks

Axe Antiperspirants

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that products provide “Anti Marks Protection” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks and yellow stains

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.