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Nicocure

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Nicocure

Be wary of this e-cig’s superiority claims over traditional tobacco.

SmartCandy

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SmartCandy

Regulators question whether the gummy snack is anything more than a “nutritionally void candy.”

Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge

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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…

eHarmony vs. Match.com

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eHarmony vs. Match.com

Dating website eHarmony claims in its television and web ads that it makes more marriages than anyone else.

Herbal Papaya

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Herbal Papaya

The FDA sent a warning letter to Herbal Papaya after the company promoted supplements with therapeutic claims on its website. Companies can’t make such claims about supplements without the FDA’s…

Factor 2 by Force Factor

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Factor 2 by Force Factor

Hey it’s another “one weird trick” and “[group of professionals] hate him” ad. This web ad is for Force Factor, a supplement that claims to boost your body’s ability to…

Oracle

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Oracle

Oracle made over-the-top claims in a series of ads comparing its line of computer products to IBM’s line. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered…

eMug by eWater.com

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eMug by eWater.com

Sometimes only one or two claims about a product seem suspicious. And then sometimes every single claim seems suspicious. The claims eWater.com makes about its eMug — only $84.50! —…

Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer

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Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer

Fiore makes a number of claims about their “Antifungal Nail Lacuqer,” including: prevents nail fungus without sacrificing fashion and personal style preferences produces high-quality products that are FDA-registered and proven…

Vydox

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Vydox

As seen in a spam inbox: Vydox bills itself as “The Orange Pill Solution” and “World’s #1 Male Enhancement Solution,” claims that seem dubious. A visit to the Vydox website…

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