Domino’s ‘Recyclable’ Pizza Boxes Ad Alert Domino’s ‘Recyclable’ Pizza Boxes Why you may find it hard to “do your slice.”
HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’ Ad Alert HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’ Here’s how much you have to spend to get 17 “free” meals.
H&R Block Ad Alert H&R Block FTC alleges company pressures consumers into overpaying for its tax filing software.
Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? Ad Alert Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? This e-mail requests Data that can be used to identify you, like your name, address, birth date, or Social Security number as part of a bizarre pitch to get the…
Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office Ad Alert Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office President’s Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.
Instant Check Mate Ad Alert Instant Check Mate We recently received this e-mail. Our Malware that sneaks onto your computer software prevents us from opening any of the links, but right off the bat it looks fishy. Here’s…
NoMoreRack.com Ad Alert NoMoreRack.com We got this e-mail from a (probably hacked) reader: Hi tips, Last week, I sent you $10 gift card. If you’re considering taking a look at nomorerack, I would suggest…
Reumofan Ad Alert Reumofan USA TODAY published an investigation of popular arthritis supplement Reumofan this week — an investigation that found, basically, you want to stay away from Reumofan. [C]onsumers who buy Reumofan products…
Power 4 Patriots Ad Alert Power 4 Patriots This online ad for Power 4 Patriots has all the buzzwords and formulas associated with scammy pitches: [authority groups] HATE this! Find out the one WEIRD trick that can save…
Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Ad Alert Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Innovative Wealth Builders promised to cut credit card interest rates and save consumers thousands in debt. But … bum bum bum … they weren’t telling the truth. The company was…
Education and Career Center Ad Alert Education and Career Center This spam email we got is fishy. First, the strange spacing in the email. Second, the address on the bottom doesn’t look to be real. We don’t think anyone ever…
Invitation to 10k Scholarship: Does It Really Offer Savings? Ad Alert Invitation to 10k Scholarship: Does It Really Offer Savings? Be wary of any scholarship that doesn’t require any academic credentials, extracurricular achievements, or essays for awarding money. This ad links to Scholarship Zone, which says in its Privacy Policy…
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Western Sky Financial Ad Alert Western Sky Financial New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…
Wolverine Ad Alert Wolverine Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
eMug by eWater.com Ad Alert eMug by eWater.com Sometimes only one or two claims about a product seem suspicious. And then sometimes every single claim seems suspicious. The claims eWater.com makes about its eMug — only $84.50! —…
LowerMyBills.com Probably Won’t Dissolve Your Worry Ad Alert LowerMyBills.com Probably Won’t Dissolve Your Worry Ads for life and car insurance fail to deliver any substantive meaning.