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Sweepstakes & Prizes

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Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Consumer News

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Under a continued crackdown on Too frequently, the term proves to be simply a euphemism for sending your money along to an unknown person or company and then watching your…

Canteen Vending Machines

Class Action

Canteen Vending Machines

January 2020: This case was transferred to a court in Missouri where a related case, Moore v. Compass Group USA, Inc. (18-cv-1962, E.D. Mo.), is pending. (Case No. 20-cv-266, E.D.…

Limited Time Offer for Bonus Starpoints

Class Action

Limited Time Offer for Bonus Starpoints

In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against American Express Bank, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and Preferred Guest for allegedly deceptively advertising a limited time offer for bonus…

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

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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?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit

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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

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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

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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

Consumer News

Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

FTC repeat offender facing jail time.

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Consumer News

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

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

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

How a $19.95 rental can cost you more than $60.

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Class Action

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Allegations: Audible’s “free” trials of audiobooks violate California law

Relief Factor

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Relief Factor

Are all Relief Factor’s repeat customers willing participants?

Fortnite Battle Royale

Class Action

Fortnite Battle Royale

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment for allegedly not taking effective measures to prevent children from creating accounts on PlayStation Network and using their…

Fees at Canteen Vending Machines

Class Action

Fees at Canteen Vending Machines

December 2019: This case was transferred from a court in California to a court in Missouri. (Case No. 19-cv-3335, E. D. Mo.) November 2019: This case was transferred to federal…

Telebrands “Everyday Savings” Program

Class Action

Telebrands “Everyday Savings” Program

Allegations: Failing to tell customers who purchased products that they would be enrolled in its “Everyday Savings” program

Sony’s Marketing of Fortnite and other Games

Class Action

Sony’s Marketing of Fortnite and other Games

In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment for allegedly deceptively marketing games, including the popular video game Fortnite. According to the complaint, the company markets…

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database