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.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumer News Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumers report adverse reactions.
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit Consumer News Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit In the end, the company that makes its mayonnaise with eggs was left with the ingredient on its face.
FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads Consumer News FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads While consumers’ heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.
Beware Holiday Phishing Scams Consumer News Beware Holiday Phishing Scams Emails may contain viruses and malware to steal your identity.
A Sirius Matter Consumer News A Sirius Matter Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Consumer News AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.
Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Consumer News Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”
Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action Consumer News Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.
Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad? Consumer News Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad? Here’s what the Super Bowl’s #likeagirl ad really means.
Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Consumer News Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.
Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Consumer News Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Company tweaks policies as pressure mounts.
FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming Consumer News FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming Agency notes one participant in discussions called mobile cramming the “perfect scam.”
How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Consumer News How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This Consumer News Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.
What You Should Know about Diet Teas Consumer News What You Should Know about Diet Teas By diet they mean cleansing and by cleansing they mean pooping.