Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Consumer News Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Suit alleges company’s advertising should have indicated it would repeatedly charge for Verve.
Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics Ad Alert Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics Public Citizen pens letter to FTC urging agency to investigate mobile health care provider.
The Security of Communications on iPhones Class Action The Security of Communications on iPhones Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that iMessage and Facetime are secure methods of communication without disclosing that a flaw in Apple’s iOS software and T-Mobile’s SIM card practices allow iMessage correspondence and…
Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Blog Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.
Amazon Fresh Class Action Amazon Fresh Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who use their Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card “earn 5% back at Amazon Fresh” when they actually receive only 1% back on purchases
Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines Class Action Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines Allegations: Charging consumers who pay with credit cards more than the advertised price
Domino’s ‘Recyclable’ Pizza Boxes Ad Alert Domino’s ‘Recyclable’ Pizza Boxes Why you may find it hard to “do your slice.”
Coinmetro Class Action Coinmetro Allegations: Requiring users to upload selfies and photographs from driver’s licenses or identification cards without adequately disclosing why and how long it would be collecting, storing, and using their biometric…
Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Class Action Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Allegations: Representing that the credit card company charges Cash Advance Fees on cash loans or cash equivalents
BankPlus Class Action BankPlus Allegations: Failing to adequately explain when consumers will be charged overdraft fees on one-time debit card and ATM transactions
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Kobe Beef Class Action McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Kobe Beef
MaxAI Ad Alert MaxAI Web extension may be better at maxing out your credit card than the full capabilities of AI.
Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Blog Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.
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.
O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Ad Alert O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
O2PUR E-Cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah Faces Fines Consumer News O2PUR E-Cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah Faces Fines Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.