Amazon’s House on Fire Consumer News Amazon’s House on Fire FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.
Ad or Not? Big Papi’s Final Walk-Off Consumer News Ad or Not? Big Papi’s Final Walk-Off Sweet family moment or promotion for Coke?
Fyre Festival Facing Fraud Allegations Consumer News Fyre Festival Facing Fraud Allegations Music festival to issue refunds after attendees complain of being stranded without promised accommodations.
FTC Social Media Actions Consumer News FTC Social Media Actions See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.
Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ Consumer News Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.
TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore Consumer News TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Ad or Not? ESPN’s Star Wars-Themed Baseball Telecast Consumer News Ad or Not? ESPN’s Star Wars-Themed Baseball Telecast “May the fourth” of distinguishing between organic content and paid advertising be with you.
Don’t Get Swarmed by Deceptive Zika-Prevention Claims Consumer News Don’t Get Swarmed by Deceptive Zika-Prevention Claims Health officials warn consumers about ineffective Zika protection.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
FDA Releases Ads Aimed at Snuffing out Smoking among Teens Consumer News FDA Releases Ads Aimed at Snuffing out Smoking among Teens New campaign focuses on real costs of cigarettes.
50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now Consumer News 50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.
When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Consumer News When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.
Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud Consumer News Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…
What You Should Know about Free Bets Consumer News What You Should Know about Free Bets Seven terms that may apply to that enticing free bet offer.
Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Consumer News Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Prohibited content slips through the cracks.
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Consumer News Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?
Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Consumer News Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.