Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers Consumer News Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers FCC says advertised minutes had an impossible stipulation.
Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Blog Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…
FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway Consumer News FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway See the FTC’s track record when it comes to pyramid cases.
Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule Blog Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
What You Should Know about Thrive Consumer News What You Should Know about Thrive Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?
The Diabetes Solution Kit Ad Alert The Diabetes Solution Kit Product that claims to “reverse diabetes in as little as four weeks” may not deliver as advertised.
AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling Consumer News AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling FCC to issue largest fine in agency history.
Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light Blog Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.
WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Consumer News WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.
Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing Press Release Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Consumer News New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Consumer News Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”
Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M Consumer News Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.
Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims Consumer News Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Consumer News 11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?
TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing Consumer News TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing Investigation finds Stansberry used deceptive tactics in testimonials.
Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Consumer News Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.
Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Consumer News Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?