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…
Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 Consumer News Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.
Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors Consumer News Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors The new tricks targeting old dogs.
CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices Consumer News CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices Watch out for hidden fees.
2025 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2025 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews Consumer News CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games Consumer News CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games Games are free to download but not to play, lawsuits allege.
FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity Consumer News FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity Agency seeks documents from former instructor and salesperson.
Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy Consumer News Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy Sometimes the trick is the treat.
APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING Consumer News APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than financial services. Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…
Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel Consumer News Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel It starts with knowing who created the channel.
Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Consumer News Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…
Rise of the Supercookie Consumer News Rise of the Supercookie You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout, reached a settlement with the FTC on November 8, 2011…
Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories” Consumer News Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories” So, by now, we hope that you have taken our advice on how to block pop-ups ads and limit the amount of spam filling up your inbox. But though you…
Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Consumer News Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…
The Ups and Downs of Day Trading Consumer News The Ups and Downs of Day Trading Day trading opportunities seize upon the excitement of the stock market to capture the imagination of people who find the idea of working for themselves and making their own fortune…
Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck Consumer News Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…
TINA.org Takes Action against TEFL Program Making False Claim Consumer News TINA.org Takes Action against TEFL Program Making False Claim Attorney General in Illinois alerted about teaching English overseas program.
Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims Consumer News Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.