1st Advantage Federal Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers will be charged

ValleyStar Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers will be charged on a single transaction

Overdraft Fees at Sunmark Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting when customers will be charged overdraft fees

Workers Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees

Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015

Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines

Allegations: Charging consumers who pay with credit cards more than the advertised price

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.

Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices?  According to the front…

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Look for the True Costs of Common Sense Cash

This advertisement promises that you will earn $1,000. But it charges you $50 to $100 to see the “plan” that will earn you the money. The plan involves paying $260…

Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers

FCC says advertised minutes had an impossible stipulation.

FanDuel March Madness Promotion

Digging into the terms of this “$150 instant bonus” offer.

HIKO Energy Rates

Grand Canyon University

CO2ZERO Program at Royal Dutch Airlines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who purchase carbon credits when buying airline tickets offset and reduce the environmental impact of flying when, in reality, purchasing credits does not negate the…

Free Score 360

As seen in our spam inbox. Want to check your credit reports? Contact one of the three credit bureaus — One of the primary consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax and…

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.