Newspaper Renewal Scam Targets Consumers Ad Alert Newspaper Renewal Scam Targets Consumers Beware of mail from Associated Publishers Network and United Publishers Network.
What you Should Know about Payday Lenders Consumer News What you Should Know about Payday Lenders Recent settlement shines light on the sometimes unscrupulous practices of payday lenders.
Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers Blog Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…
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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…
Frontier’s Advertised Rates Class Action Frontier’s Advertised Rates Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rates
Frontier’s Restocking Fee Class Action Frontier’s Restocking Fee Allegations: Misleadingly representing that customers “never have to worry about hidden fees” when the company does not adequately disclose that those who cancel their services will be charged a restocking…
CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices Consumer News CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices Watch out for hidden fees.
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.
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements Blog TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.
11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Consumer News 11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?
Thumbtack Ad Alert Thumbtack Thumbtack is a website that claims it’s “a new way to hire local services.” The site serves as an online cork board, where consumers can post help-wanted ads for caterers,…
Apollo Mental Clarity Ad Alert Apollo Mental Clarity What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.
Xfinity Mobile Ad Alert Xfinity Mobile Experiencing the “fastest mobile service” requires a Wi-Fi connection.
Rich At Last? Ad Alert Rich At Last? Website promises get-rich-quick scheme, but ERSP and FTC have their doubts.
Is that a Real Query Result or a Paid Ad? Consumer News Is that a Real Query Result or a Paid Ad? FTC tells search engines to distinguish sponsored results.
CannaPro CBD Ad Alert CannaPro CBD A fake celebrity endorsement by Tom Hanks is the tip of the iceberg with this CBD product.