Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims

The U.S. flag features prominently in this Gillette ad despite the fact that many of its products aren’t “Made in the USA.”

Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.’s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.

AT&T Fiber

“With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Beverages

Class-action complaint alleges “Doubleshot” drinks have less than two shots of espresso.

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Microneedling’ Session with Dr. Jason Diamond

Instagram story had not one, but two issues regarding disclosure.

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands

Amex will send you a replacement card. It just might not have the original balance on it.

ALDI

You may want to bag some of this grocer’s savings claims.

FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

VitaPurity

FDA takes bite out of shark cartilage supplement claims.

Expedia Member Hotels

Class-action lawsuit alleges booking site is engaging in a “classic bait and switch.”

Petshield KI

No treat for supplement maker slapped by the FDA for making illegal health claims.

Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes

Unsupported claims to remove more plaque than a competitor’s e-toothbrush land product’s marketers in hot water.

How Clean Can Coal Really Be?

What are clean coal ads leaving out?

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.