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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

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.

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

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Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.

Life Force

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Life Force

A TINA.org reader alerted us on Facebook — and hey, you should like us on Facebook too — about Life Force, a Tampa-based company that says it uses “Science to…

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

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Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

Innovative Wealth Builders, INC

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Innovative Wealth Builders, INC

Innovative Wealth Builders promised to cut credit card interest rates and save consumers thousands in debt. But … bum bum bum … they weren’t telling the truth. The company was…

Postal Jobs Scam

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Postal Jobs Scam

The FTC has settled with a federal job scam operation and banned them from selling employment products or services. The charges were part of a crackdown on Too frequently, the…

Lifelock

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Lifelock

As heard on Sirius XM: Lifelock tells us that “Don” became the victim of identity theft and ran into trouble at home and at work. But Lifelock doesn’t mention…

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.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

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FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

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Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.

Great Britain Slims Diet Claims

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Great Britain Slims Diet Claims

Here’s the skinny on what diet ads can no longer say in the UK.

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…

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising

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Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising

Teach your children well, about ads.

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Class Action

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using authorized repair services and replacement parts

Major Energy’s Rates

Class Action

Major Energy’s Rates

Allegations: Falsely representing that prices are competitive and reflect market conditions

Optavia Premier

Class Action

Optavia Premier

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions for weight-loss products and services

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Zelle

Class Action

Zelle

Allegations: Deceptively marketing the service as fast, safe and secure way to send money without disclosing that there is a widespread fraud problem on the platform and victims of fraud…

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Fake It Until You Make It

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Life Force

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Innovative Wealth Builders, INC

Postal Jobs Scam

Lifelock

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Great Britain Slims Diet Claims

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Maintenance Plans

Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Major Energy’s Rates

Optavia Premier

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Zelle