American Airlines Free Checked Bags Program

Allegations: Misleadingly offering certain customers free checked bags when the airline does not program the terms into its software and improperly charges customers for checked bags

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False “oil-free” claims

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products

Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

In short, the company may not deliver on the promise.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

H&R Block’s Free Tax Services

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who sign up for the free trials will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.

Greyhound’s ‘Free Same Day Exchange’ Policy

Economy extra passengers, beware: “Extra” may stand for a hidden fee.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…

FDA Defines Gluten-Free

New regulations set limit on amount of gluten.

How to Check Your Credit Report Truly for Free

In this age of identity theft and business scams, it is important to check your credit reports regularly.  The The legal basis for every American’s right to review their credit…

Public Investing App’s ‘Up To $300 in Free Stock’ Offer

Key phrase: “up to.” The average reward is only five bucks.

Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash

How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?

Lume Deodorant’s ‘Aluminum-Free,’ ‘Clinically Proven’ Odor Control Claims

Consumers should sweat these claims.

Safeway’s Promotions for Free Products

Allegations: Marketing that consumers who purchase items during promotions get “free” products when the store increases the price of the first product during promotions

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Tesla provides three years of free supercharging for vehicles

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers get “free shipping” if they spend a specified amount