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Best Buy Black Friday

If an electronics store sends you an email advertising a $2200 television as being on-sale for $999, should you actually be able to buy the television at the $999 price?…

Work-at-Home Opportunities

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Work-at-Home Opportunities

“View a variety of legitimate work at home [sic] from all over the web,” says this spam email. “Start making money online from your home today,” it goes on. Clicking…

Network Advertising Initiative

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Network Advertising Initiative

The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) is a self-regulatory coalition of online advertising companies, including AOL Advertising, Google, Microsoft Corporation, and Yahoo! Inc. The organization was established in 2000 amid increasing…

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

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StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

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TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Whitepages

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Whitepages

Allegations: Sending unsolicited emails containing misleading and false information to entice consumers to purchase “background reports”

Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

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Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.

EZDriveMA Smishing Scam

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EZDriveMA Smishing Scam

Got a text about unpaid tolls? Here’s what you need to know.

FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships

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FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships

Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.

JetBlue’s ‘Flight Disruptions’ Refund Policy

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JetBlue’s ‘Flight Disruptions’ Refund Policy

Clear policy or moving target?

OppLoans

Class Action

OppLoans

Allegations: Monitoring borrowers’ bank account balances and, when it detects a relatively large balance, sending unsolicited emails encouraging borrowers to refinance into new loans at 160% APR, a rate that…

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