BetterBody Coconut Oil

Deceptive Ads

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

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.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

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…

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.

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.

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

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

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

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.

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…

Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

FTC repeat offender facing jail time.

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

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

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products

We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web. Equinox sells moisturizers that are supposed to dramatically improve the…

Married but Lonely

We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…