UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.

TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

Discounts on Newegg.com

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

What’s in a name?

Subscriptions for Yogi Surprise Products

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Sales at Zales Outlets

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated prices

Gold Necklaces from Sears

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

Rolex Watches from HauteLook and Nordstrom

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings

A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.

Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List

Spam levels have dropped to a 3-year record low, reports security firm, Symantec, in their November 2011 Intelligence Report.  But before you start jumping up and down with excitement, keep…

Walmart’s Craft Beers

Smart Drops, ‘Nature’s Liquid Adderall’

Bogus report leads to unapproved health claims.

Walmart’s Great Value Mango-Pineapple Drink Mix

While it’s the one touted on the box, stevia isn’t the only sweetener in this drink mix.

Thread Counts of Bed Linens at Walmart

Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Food

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?