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You say tomato, I say false advertising?

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You say tomato, I say false advertising?

V8 says its tomato-based juice is 100 percent vegetable. But aren’t tomatoes fruits?

BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

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BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

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Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

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Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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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…

Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

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Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Though there are laws in place to protect artists and consumers from misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts products, it doesn’t always protect buyers from scam artists. An investigation…

Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

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Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

A lawsuit filed against Apple claims that the company “. . . has conveyed the misleading and deceptive message that the iPhone 4S’s Siri feature, a so-called voice-activated assistant…

It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

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It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

Free isn’t always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn’t always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It’s deceptive.

For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

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For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

Multi-Level Marketing v. Pyramid Schemes

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Multi-Level Marketing v. Pyramid Schemes

What is multi-level marketing? Multi-level marketing (Multilevel Marketing – a way of distributing products or services in which the distributors earn income from their own retail sales and from retail…

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

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Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003. In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

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