Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Consumer News Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Just a nice shoutout on Instagram or was Kylie Jenner making up with make-up artist Vlada Haggerty?
AppleCare and AppleCare+ Plans Class Action AppleCare and AppleCare+ Plans Allegations: Misrepresenting that replacement devices under warranties will be new devices when they are actually refurbished, reconditioned, and secondhand
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
Do It Yourself Testosterone Trick – Force Factor Ad Alert Do It Yourself Testosterone Trick – Force Factor This image right here? Have you seen it all over the web? Everywhere there are web ads? A hand holding what looks like a large blister or a squishy pill?…
Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Blog Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.
DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Consumer News DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.
Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate Consumer News Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.
Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Consumer News Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.
Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’ Ad Alert Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’ Except when there’s battery damage.
Hefty Recycling Bags Class Action Hefty Recycling Bags Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle all types of recyclables” when they are not suitable for recycling and typically end up in landfills or…
Cascade Platinum Ad Alert Cascade Platinum Detergent brand uses greenwashing in effort to convince consumers that running a less than full dishwasher is actually good for the environment.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Consumer News At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported Consumer News Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.