Ashford University Ad Alert Ashford University “I think this is a scam, an absolute scam,” Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said of Bridgepoint, the parent company of the for-profit Ashford University, during a Senate hearing in 2011.…
Dr. Richard Gerhauser Ad Alert Dr. Richard Gerhauser Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Ad Alert The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Hotel homepage paints a pretty picture of the oceanfront accessible to guests but not an accurate one.
Fifth Quarter Fresh Ad Alert Fifth Quarter Fresh Can a specially formulated chocolate milk really “protect the brain”?
PlayStation 4 Not the Only Game in Town Ad Alert PlayStation 4 Not the Only Game in Town Reader says commercial falsely advertises Grand Theft Auto Five as a game exclusive to PS4.
Western State College of Law Ad Alert Western State College of Law Is it a nonprofit or for-profit law school?
WEBE 108 Billboard Ad Alert WEBE 108 Billboard What the big letters giveth, the small ones taketh away.
Empower Network Ad Alert Empower Network Empower Network says it is a “blogging platform, an intensive training, a secret blueprint on how to earn fifteen grand per month” (Stop right there, this vague description of what…
“SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Ad Alert “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Nickelodeon ran ads for its “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes, which directed children to a website where they could enter a sweepstake with the grand prize of a Nickelodeon Cruise featuring SpongeBob…
CarCover.com’s ‘Verified’ Customer Reviews Ad Alert CarCover.com’s ‘Verified’ Customer Reviews TINA.org uncovers a plethora of duplicate reviews.
SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Ad Alert SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.
Used Cars for Sale on Carfax.com Ad Alert Used Cars for Sale on Carfax.com There’s more to these advertised prices.
The Hundred Thousand Dollar Puzzle by David Dobrik Ad Alert The Hundred Thousand Dollar Puzzle by David Dobrik YouTuber-turned-TikTok star pieces together a deceptive pitch.
Boy Scouts of America Ad Alert Boy Scouts of America Self-regulatory group says sweepstakes advertising wasn’t clear enough on odds of winning.
Penn Foster College Ad Alert Penn Foster College For-profit college reaches settlement with Oregon Department of Justice over accreditation claims.
Walmart Pledges to Sell American-Made Products Ad Alert Walmart Pledges to Sell American-Made Products Walmart has recently pledged to buy an additional $50 billion in American-made products in the next 10 years.
Bosley Hair Restoration Ad Alert Bosley Hair Restoration Bosley advertises its hair transplant operation with TV and Internet spots, and even the occasional spam email. But while the operation does work for some, Robert Bernstein, the clinical professor…
Hot Shot Bedbug Products Ad Alert Hot Shot Bedbug Products You’ve heard the phrase before: “Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite.” But do products that make the promise to fight the creepy crawlers really get rid of them? Spectrum Brands Holdings,…
Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Ad Alert Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.