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Newsflash: News Sites Endorsing Diet Products May be Fake

Newsflash: News Sites Endorsing Diet Products May be Fake

Move over before-and-after shots. Advertisers are now creating what appear to be legitimate news sites to shill bogus diet products. Claiming that weight loss supplements (A magical fruit that is…

Masking Ads as News

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Masking Ads as News

The FTC has shut down multiple fake news sites.

Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

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Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.

Fake It Until You Make It

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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Ad or Not? HuffPost’s ‘In the News’ Section

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Ad or Not? HuffPost’s ‘In the News’ Section

Selling cars among news stories makes for a blurred #ad line.

The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

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The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.

TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

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TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

Investigation finds Stansberry used deceptive tactics in testimonials.

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

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Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

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FTC Bans Fake Reviews

New rule also targets paid reviews.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Caught Cheating: Affair Site Ashley Madison to Pay $1.6M

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Caught Cheating: Affair Site Ashley Madison to Pay $1.6M

FTC takes action against dating site’s fake profiles.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York

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Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York

‘Health news segment’ seems a lot like advertising.

Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

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TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

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FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

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Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

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Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

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5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Don’t let these hired guns fool you.

Twitter Apologizes for Fake Tweets Used in Ads

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Twitter Apologizes for Fake Tweets Used in Ads

Users who never sent tweets outraged.

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Newsflash: News Sites Endorsing Diet Products May be Fake

Masking Ads as News

Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

Fake It Until You Make It

Ad or Not? HuffPost’s ‘In the News’ Section

The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Caught Cheating: Affair Site Ashley Madison to Pay $1.6M

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York

Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Twitter Apologizes for Fake Tweets Used in Ads