At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Consumer News 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 Ad Alert Greyhound’s ‘Free Same Day Exchange’ Policy Economy extra passengers, beware: “Extra” may stand for a hidden fee.
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Class Action Nellie’s Free Range Eggs In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are falsely advertised as coming from hens that live “better lives” with room to spread out…
No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products Class Action No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products Allegations: Falsely marketing skincare products as oil-free when they’re not
Smashbox Oil-Free Cosmetics Class Action Smashbox Oil-Free Cosmetics Allegations: False oil-free claims
Trident Sugar Free Gum Class Action Trident Sugar Free Gum Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Sugar Free Gum With Xylitol”
Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks Class Action Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks Allegations: Audible’s “free” trials of audiobooks violate California law
HelloFresh “Free” Ads Database Evidence HelloFresh “Free” Ads Database The following is a sampling of HelloFresh marketing materials that advertise “free” meals that are not actually free, in violation of state and federal laws. TINA.org audited these findings on…
Up & Up Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin Class Action Up & Up Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin Allegations: False “oil-free” claims
‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn Ad Alert ‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn Google ad leaves consumer feeling empty.
Artnaturals Scent Free Gel Hand Sanitizers Class Action Artnaturals Scent Free Gel Hand Sanitizers Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “natural” and “chemical free” when they contain dangerous levels of the carcinogenic chemical benzene
Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer Ad Alert Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer This creamer claims to be fat-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free, and its nutritional label lists no fat, cholesterol, sodium, or sugar. But the CSPI investigated: No fat or sugar? In fact,…
Toys ‘R’ Us “Free Gift” Class Action Toys ‘R’ Us “Free Gift” In May 2014, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Toys “R” Us because the parties reached a settlement. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2012, alleged that…
Expedia’s ‘Free Cancellation’ Ad Alert Expedia’s ‘Free Cancellation’ Expedia may not charge a cancellation fee, but the hotel might.
Visionworks Buy-One-Get-One-Free Offers Class Action Visionworks Buy-One-Get-One-Free Offers August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. January 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement resolving two false advertising class-action lawsuits against Visionworks: Lenart et…
Costco’s Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Memberships Class Action Costco’s Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Memberships Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee by offering a full refund to members who cancel their memberships when executive members receive less than the amount they paid when…
Ray-Ban’s ‘Free Overnight Shipping’ Ad Alert Ray-Ban’s ‘Free Overnight Shipping’ Don’t get blindsided by this online promotion. Read the fine print.
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Class Action Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Allegations: Misrepresenting the living conditions of hens that supply eggs
This Free Movie Pitch Wasn’t Perfect Ad Alert This Free Movie Pitch Wasn’t Perfect You may now be seated — if you’re lucky enough to get in.