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There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site

Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.

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…

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

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At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

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Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.

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.

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

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Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment. While some of these companies…

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

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Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

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Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

Investigation finds web searches led to anti-abortion centers.

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

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Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

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Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

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What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

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Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

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Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

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How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

Are You Infected?

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Are You Infected?

Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

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Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

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LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

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…

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

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10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

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There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site

Multi-Level Marketing v. Pyramid Schemes

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

Are You Infected?

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid