Regal E-Cigs Ad Alert Regal E-Cigs The more things change, the more misleading e-cigarette advertising stays the same.
SmartCandy Ad Alert SmartCandy Regulators question whether the gummy snack is anything more than a “nutritionally void candy.”
Tinder Ad Alert Tinder Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app’s new policy to charge for unlimited likes.
CollegeAmerica Ad Alert CollegeAmerica Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.
Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Ad Alert Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.
FDA Tells Consumers to Offload Happy Passengers Ad Alert FDA Tells Consumers to Offload Happy Passengers Agency warns against the potential health problems posed by sexual enhancement supplement.
Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert? Ad Alert Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert? Skin care companies Lavish Skin Care and DermaBright featured on fake celebrity sites.
Gerber Sued over Allergy-Prevention Claims Ad Alert Gerber Sued over Allergy-Prevention Claims Baby formula company did not have science to back up claims, government agency alleges.
Did Miller Just Say it Invented Light Beer? Ad Alert Did Miller Just Say it Invented Light Beer? Why yes it did. But you should know that there’s a certain spin to this tale featured in current ads.
This Airline’s Free Checked Bag Offer Carries a Price Ad Alert This Airline’s Free Checked Bag Offer Carries a Price Reader says she was misled into believing her first bag would ride for free. Now she wants a refund.
The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk Ad Alert The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk The bodybuilding supplement has been the target of an FDA warning letter and a class-action lawsuit.
Premier Care in Bathing Ad Alert Premier Care in Bathing Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.
Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Ad Alert Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Spongeables is advertising its “Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge” with claims that might be deceptive. Advertisers can’t say a product will treat or cure cellulite without providing scientific studies…
Neu Garcinia Cambogia – Every Day with Rachael Ad Alert Neu Garcinia Cambogia – Every Day with Rachael We saw this web ad: And we clicked on it, because that’s just what we do around here. The ad took us to a website that is supposed to look…
Sony High-Resolution Audio Ad Alert Sony High-Resolution Audio The The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is a self-regulatory body that monitors advertising in the United Kingdom. recently upheld a complaint that Sony deceptively advertised its high-resolution audio products on…
Instant Checkmate Ad Alert Instant Checkmate Instant Checkmate advertises its “new controversial” website as a way for “anyone with a computer” to view arrest records and perform background checks on friends and family. But can they…
Married but Lonely Ad Alert 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…
70 Year Old Grandma Looks 40 Ad Alert 70 Year Old Grandma Looks 40 This ad for Lumanelle Luma skin cream should set off a couple of bad ad warning lights: This picture appears elsewhere on the Internet, the unsourced Dr. Oz quote, and…
HCG Platinum has to Drop Unsubstantiated Claims Ad Alert HCG Platinum has to Drop Unsubstantiated Claims Utah-based companies promised major weight-loss without any scientific basis.
Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit Ad Alert 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.