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.

Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear

Can a sleepwear help you recover faster after exercise as you snooze? Keep dreaming.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

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beIN SPORTS CONNECT

Streaming sports on this app may require you to move around a bit, undercutting claims that you can watch “wherever you are.”

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2)

Not everyone got the deal they were hoping for.

Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

MADISON, CONN.  Oct. 31, 2017 –Last November Warner Bros. entered into a final consent order with the FTC to settle charges related to a 2014 influencer marketing campaign for its Lord of…

Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.’s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.

Plimus “Unlimited” Downloads

Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’

NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.

FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Fyre Festival Facing Fraud Allegations

Music festival to issue refunds after attendees complain of being stranded without promised accommodations.

Ad or Not? Big Papi’s Final Walk-Off

Sweet family moment or promotion for Coke?

EvanTube

These fun videos are missing one major component: clear disclosure that they are ads.

Don’t Get Swarmed by Deceptive Zika-Prevention Claims

Health officials warn consumers about ineffective Zika protection.

Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

It sounds like a sale but is it?

Blizzard Entertainment’s Automatic Renewal and Continuous Service Offers

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What to Know about Sponsored Content

It’s getting harder to distinguish advertisements from objective content.