Chobani Yogurt Ad Alert Chobani Yogurt Chobani Yogurt has come under scrutiny from an activist group over its use of GMOs. Green America is criticizing the yogurt manufacturer for using dairy from GMO-fed cows while using…
Resorts360 Website Evidence Resorts360 Website The following screenshots were taken from Resorts360’s websites in April and May 2013. Click on each image to open in a new browser tab and view the webpage full-size: About…
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Blog A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed…
Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Blog Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…
Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All Consumer News Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…
Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash Consumer News Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore. This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…
Think Twice Before Becoming a Mystery Shopper Consumer News Think Twice Before Becoming a Mystery Shopper Mystery shopping might be the ideal gig for anyone who just loves to shop. What could be better than getting paid to buy stuff and then getting to keep the…
Better Business Bureau Consumer Basics Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is made up of several local chapters in the United States and Canada that all work through their parent corporation, the Council of Better Business…
CenturyLink Ad Alert CenturyLink Bundle for TV, internet, and phone will cost more in the required second year.
Scripps Proton Therapy Center Database Evidence Scripps Proton Therapy Center Database A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…
Grassology Class Action Grassology In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Telebrands Corp. and Moulton Logistics Management for allegedly deceptively advertising Grassology (a “breakthrough” alternative to traditional grass seed) by “Guarantee[ing] to…
Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center Evidence Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…
The Fox Tan Ad Alert The Fox Tan Is it really possible to increase melanin production by slathering lotion on your skin?
no!no!™ Hair Removal Products Class Action no!no!™ Hair Removal Products May 2017: The case was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. September 2016: An amended complaint in the consolidated class-action…
Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Consumer News Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Courts weigh in on legal term.
TurboTax Free Ad Alert TurboTax Free Spoiler: Filing your taxes with this product “could cost you money” and those are TurboTax’s words.
Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed Class Action Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed December 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement providing refunds to class members who submit valid claim forms and have not already received a full refund…