What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

“Independent authority” on web design agencies may be anything but.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play

A company spokesman says it’s education-based but that’s hardly front and center in ads.

GE Capital to Pay Out Millions to Settle Deception Charges

CFPB cites bank for discriminatory and misleading practices.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

What Would Honest Abe Think of These Claims?

The airways are full of car commercials on President’s Day, but here are some things the ads often don’t reveal.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

The Biblical Money Code

Imagine if you had a secret code for making money. So says an infomercial for “The Biblical Money Code.” You may have seen the same program promoted all over the…

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What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

Quick Cash – Up to 2500 Dollars!

“Quick approval” and “quick cash” are red flag phrases. You might want to ignore this email. From: CashMojo <newsletter@mojo.wishtrue.net> Date: June 13, 2013 12:48:13 PM EDT To: Subject: Quick Cash…

Bank of America

A direct mail advertisement by Bank of America promoting low refinancing rates for homeowners has some consumer advocates concerned the materials may be misleading. American Banker reported this week that…

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

You’ve seen the ads: “No credit?  No Problem!” or “We’ll get you a loan regardless of your credit” or  “You’ve been pre-qualified!”  And our personal favorite: “We don’t care about…

Wal-Mart Stores Inc sheds “Made in USA” logo From Its Website

Camilla Pritchard, Business Finance News