Energy Drink Companies Under Legal Attack Consumer News Energy Drink Companies Under Legal Attack What you should know about some of the industry’s top brands, including Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy.
IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims Consumer News IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.
IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions Consumer News IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.
Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores Consumer News Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores Will the government finally take notice of misleading marketing and pricing?
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews Consumer News These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews Some reviews come from questionable sources.
Where Are Your Flowers Really From? Consumer News Where Are Your Flowers Really From? Ordering flowers delivered by a local florist? Not so fast—that florist may not be local after all.
How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company Consumer News 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…
Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings Consumer News Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings California court slaps company with millions in civil penalties.
Eat a Brownie and Relax? Consumer News Eat a Brownie and Relax? What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.
Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All? Consumer News Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All? Is there a standard for the shiniest diamond?
Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Consumer News Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Corrective ad agreement comes eight years after originally ordered.
Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Consumer News Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.
Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Consumer News Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?
TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Consumer News TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.
Travel Insurance Assurance? Consumer News Travel Insurance Assurance? This Thanksgiving, ensure you know what’s what with the various assurances of travel insurance.
J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Consumer News J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.