Rosland Capital Ad Alert Rosland Capital Precious metals seller paints a grim financial picture. But investing in gold or silver may not brighten the day.
FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping Ad Alert FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping Online purchase of a child-sized firefighter costume leaves one woman feeling hosed.
The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes Ad Alert The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes They’re advertised as “flushable” but wastewater officials and consumers say that claim falls short.
This Airline’s Free Checked Bag Offer Carries a Price Ad Alert This Airline’s Free Checked Bag Offer Carries a Price Reader says she was misled into believing her first bag would ride for free. Now she wants a refund.
Why You Should Sit, Stay on ThunderShirt Ad Alert Why You Should Sit, Stay on ThunderShirt Pressure wrap for dogs claims to allay Fido’s fears but we have our suspicions.
A Toothache for Colgate Ad Alert A Toothache for Colgate Colgate is in deep water with its teeth-whitening claims for Optic White products.
Premier Care in Bathing Ad Alert Premier Care in Bathing Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.
That Crazy Wrap Thing Ad Alert That Crazy Wrap Thing The Ultimate Body Applicator, also sometimes called by its alter ego, “That Crazy Wrap Thing,” has become quite the rage in the fitness world. You might have seen these being…
Shell Vacations Club Ad Alert Shell Vacations Club Shell Vacations Club is a timeshare vacation organization with property in 24 resorts in North America. But the group seems to leave customers disappointed after it fails to live up…
No VOC Claims Ad Alert No VOC Claims Three mattress companies have settled with the FTC over claims that their mattresses do not contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. VOCs are emitted gases that may be harmful to…
Mall Girl Ad Alert Mall Girl The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU, or the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, keeps tabs on advertising directed at children, and issues recommendations to advertisers when ads are deceptive or target…
Sturdy Claims for Jogging Stroller Questioned Ad Alert Sturdy Claims for Jogging Stroller Questioned Reader submits stroller story.
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
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…
WorkAtHomeAide.net: Check into this Marketer Ad Alert WorkAtHomeAide.net: Check into this Marketer This e-mail links to a fake news site. When you leave the site, a An advertisement that pops up in a new window when you’re browsing the internet. window directs…
OnPassive Ad Alert OnPassive MLM has been saying it will launch since 2018. Distributors are “fed up.”
Ratings for Priceline’s Secret Hotel Express Deals Ad Alert Ratings for Priceline’s Secret Hotel Express Deals Dueling and potentially confusing hotel ratings muddy deals.
Gamer Advantage’s Blue-Light Glasses Ad Alert Gamer Advantage’s Blue-Light Glasses Are these gaming glasses really ‘clinically proven’ to improve sleep?
United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option Ad Alert United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option United customers encouraged to “offset” their flight as airline CEO blasts such carbon offset projects.