Econsumer.gov Consumer Basics Econsumer.gov Econsumer.gov, which was established in 2001, is a website where consumers can file complaints about online and related transactions with foreign companies.
Penny Auctions Will Cost You Consumer News Penny Auctions Will Cost You All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.
Valerie Wants to Interview You Ad Alert Valerie Wants to Interview You This voicemail from phone number (203) 623-2292 is from someone calling herself Valerie at TSS, who claims to be interested in interviewing the recipient for a job opening. However, the…
Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad Ad Alert Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…
Product Placement Consumer Basics Product Placement Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.
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…
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…
U.S. Department of Justice Consumer Basics U.S. Department of Justice The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is led by the Attorney General, is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws. Among other things, it works with other…
Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers Consumer News Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers When you’re thinking about planning your dream vacation to the Caribbean, the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped-off. But, unfortunately, crooks exist everywhere and the world…
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…
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…
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…
He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale. Media Coverage He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale. Tiffany May, New York Times
Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made Up Discounts Media Coverage Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made Up Discounts Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News
Goop Is Finally Getting Real About How They Promote Wacky Health Trends Media Coverage Goop Is Finally Getting Real About How They Promote Wacky Health Trends Macaela Mackenzie, Shape
Repackaging deal benefits from cheap labor Media Coverage Repackaging deal benefits from cheap labor Matthew Hansen, Omaha World-Herald
LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’ Ad Alert LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’ Don’t bury that ladder in the garage just yet.
Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Ad Alert Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Claim had appeared on an about page on jewelry MLM’s website.