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…

Chase Cash-Back Card

Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California

Suit alleges company’s advertising should have indicated it would repeatedly charge for Verve.

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.…

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

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.

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…

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

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

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

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

Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

FTC repeat offender facing jail time.

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…

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

Relief Factor

Are all Relief Factor’s repeat customers willing participants?

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…

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

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

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

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

California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.

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…