Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute Consumer News Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.
FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads Consumer News FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads While consumers’ heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.
Fat Zero Ad Alert Fat Zero The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…
CLA Safflower Oil Ad Alert CLA Safflower Oil Weight-loss supplement’s “free” bottle giveaway will cost you.
SilentSound Earmuffs Ad Alert SilentSound Earmuffs Amazon listing comes down in wake of TINA.org inquiry.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
Body Fortress Ad Alert Body Fortress This protein powder’s bark may be worse than its bite. Here’s the scoop on the advertised grams.
The Perils of Royal Caribbean’s Cruise Ticket Contract Consumer News The Perils of Royal Caribbean’s Cruise Ticket Contract Important information does not appear readily available to consumers.
WEBE 108 Billboard Ad Alert WEBE 108 Billboard What the big letters giveth, the small ones taketh away.
There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Consumer News There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.
Smoke Remedy Ad Alert Smoke Remedy Smokeremedy.com by Living Well Remedies promises you can quit smoking naturally with just one bottle. The bottle contains ingredients it says will help stop cravings if you just spray it…
Starbucks Verismo Coffee System Ad Alert Starbucks Verismo Coffee System Starbucks advertised its Verismo at-home coffee system as making “coffeehouse quality lattes…” or “Lattes … made to cafe standard… ,” though presumably without acoustic folk-rock CDs and a coffee cup…
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried Consumer News Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often in a state of despair. And to make matters worse, they have to plan a funeral, an event…
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…
Angi’s Happiness Guarantee Class Action Angi’s Happiness Guarantee Allegations: Falsely representing what Angi’s Happiness Guarantee covers and that contractors are screened and certified to ensure they are qualified home service professionals
Whiteside Machine Company Ad Alert Whiteside Machine Company North Carolina company’s homepage gets a makeover following FTC inquiry into made in the USA claims.
FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up Blog FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.