Fox’s Fake News And 6 Times Corporate Marketing Campaigns Went Wrong

Wayne Duggan, Yahoo! Finance

20th Century Fox Used Fake News to Publicize ‘A Cure for Wellness’

Liam Stack, The New York Times

Twitter Apologizes for Fake Tweets Used in Ads

Users who never sent tweets outraged.

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Compensated five-star reviews draw the attention of the FTC.

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Look for disclosures when reading or watching reviews online. The pitch could be a paid endorsement.

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.

College HUNKS’ Unattractive Side

TINA.org reader says moving company failed to live up to its ads. She’s not the only one.

CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

The illusion of savings.

CATrends: Fake White Chocolate

Stocking stuffer alert: These “white chocolate” treats are allegedly missing key ingredients.

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

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

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment.  While some of these companies…

The Problematic Fakery Of Lil Miquela Explained—An Exploration Of Virtual Influencers and Realness

Matt Klein, Forbes

Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made Up Discounts

Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News

That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

Shannon Bond, NPR

CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics

Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.

Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

The Ratings and Reviews of Lawyers on Avvo Website

FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.