CoffeeBreakLoans.com

TikTok famous ‘loan’ company doesn’t actually loan money to anyone.

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

H&R Block Cases

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.

Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit

If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

FTC repeat offender facing jail time.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

Deceptive Ads

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

RAVPower, HooToo, Sable, TaoTronics, VAVA, and Anjou Electronics

Allegations: Failing to disclose that customers are offered gift cards in exchange for writing reviews of products and publishing them online

Walmart’s Return Policy

Allegations: Misrepresenting that customers may return items for a refund within 90 days unless they fall under one of the categories of exceptions without disclosing that customers who paid using…

First Choice Communications Directv Television Services

Coinmetro

Allegations: Requiring users to upload selfies and photographs from driver’s licenses or identification cards without adequately disclosing why and how long it would be collecting, storing, and using their biometric…

Fetch: Over $1 Billion in Rewards

TINA.org investigates advertised milestone.