Orkin’s Free Inspections Ad Alert Orkin’s Free Inspections Pest control company updates marketing to be “clearer” about what it is actually offering.
Shopify’s Free Trial Ad Alert Shopify’s Free Trial Aspiring entrepreneurs may want to think twice before signing up for this enticing offer.
TurboTax’s Free Services Class Action TurboTax’s Free Services Allegations: Deceptively marketing TurboTax’s free tax filing services
Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Ad Alert Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Precious metals seller transcends the very meaning of free, among other problems for consumers.
Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K Ad Alert Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K Know what you’re getting into with this promotion for $500 worth of “free” silver coins.
Booking.com Free Cancellation Ad Alert Booking.com Free Cancellation Don’t let this vacation ad trip you up.
Cascade ‘Free & Clear’ Dish Detergents Ad Alert Cascade ‘Free & Clear’ Dish Detergents What does this marketing term mean?
Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit Ad Alert Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.
Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’ Ad Alert Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’ As a TINA.org reader put it, it’s only “free” if you first spend money.
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MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’ Ad Alert MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’ The movie ticket subscription service is back. Unfortunately, so too are the deceptive ads.
Secret ‘Aluminum Free’ Deodorant Ad Alert Secret ‘Aluminum Free’ Deodorant Why is Secret making a big deal out of something that is true of all deodorants?
CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games Consumer News CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games Games are free to download but not to play, lawsuits allege.
Rejuvenation: ‘Free Shipping Site-Wide’ Ad Alert Rejuvenation: ‘Free Shipping Site-Wide’ Lawsuit accuses retailer of reneging on free shipping offer.
WeightWatchers: 6 Months Free Ad Alert WeightWatchers: 6 Months Free Free offer requires spending money.
Ulta’s “Free” Gifts Class Action Ulta’s “Free” Gifts Allegations: Deceptively marketing “free” gift offers without adequately disclosing that consumers must make qualifying purchases to receive the “free” gift
Ultramix Grain Free & Poultry Free Dog Foods’ “Made with Love IN THE USA” Claims Class Action Ultramix Grain Free & Poultry Free Dog Foods’ “Made with Love IN THE USA” Claims
Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K Ad Alert Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.