Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

Tinggly

TINA.org unwraps the hidden cost of these gift boxes.

CATrends: Emails Offering Free Gifts

Lawsuits target misleading subject lines.

MasterCard

Pierre Cardin

Suddenlink

Enticing promotion for a Visa gift card has strings — and a cautionary tale from a consumer.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

Cash Tracking System: Gifting Scheme?

An unsolicited phone call promising cash should raise all sorts of red flags.

Ulta’s “Free” Gifts

Allegations: Deceptively marketing “free” gift offers without adequately disclosing that consumers must make qualifying purchases to receive the “free” gift

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Whose Choice Is it at Choice Hotels?

Consumer says he was misled with hotel chain’s summer promotion for a $50 gift card.

This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges

1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.

How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down

Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

If you’re having trouble canceling unwanted charges or getting a refund from a merchant, try contacting your bank or credit card company instead. They may be able to help you…

FabFitFun’s “Free” Gifts

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing “free” gifts without adequately disclosing that consumers must make a purchase or extend a subscription to receive the “free” gift

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)

Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”

The Snag in the Swag Bag

Academy tries to bring down curtains on Oscar gift bag claims

Toys ‘R’ Us “Free Gift”

2023 Thirty-One Gifts Income Claims Database