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Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

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Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

Is there a standard for the shiniest diamond?

Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

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Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

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Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

A reader responded to a generic receptionist job ad on Craigslist and received this response: From: Orpha Home <[email protected]> Date: November 12, 2013 at 9:20:09 AM EST To: Subject: RE:…

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

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Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

Fraudsters target consumers as healthcare marketplace goes live.

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Education and Career Center

This spam email we got is fishy. First, the strange spacing in the email. Second, the address on the bottom doesn’t look to be real. We don’t think anyone ever…

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

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Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.

Sterling Precious Metals

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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…

Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You

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Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You

Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company that made billions marketing its anemia drug Aranesp for unapproved uses, agreed to pay $762 million to settle off-use marketing charges.

Penalties that Pack a Pinch

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Penalties that Pack a Pinch

Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?

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Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

Education and Career Center

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Sterling Precious Metals

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

Work-at-Home Opportunities

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

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

Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You

Penalties that Pack a Pinch

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