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Sterling Precious Metals

The FTC has banned Sterling Precious Metals from selling precious metals after the telemarketing company conned nearly $5 million from elderly consumers. Sterling Precious Metals allegedly promised customers they could…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

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Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

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FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.

NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure

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NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure

Relationship claims questioned.

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

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Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.

Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

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Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

The FTC is mailing out refunds to consumers who bought and filed valid claims on Skechers toning shoes.

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…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

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Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

Penalties that Pack a Pinch