Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk? Ad Alert Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk? Consumers sour on milk after learning of additives in Starbucks coconut product.
Body Fortress Ad Alert Body Fortress This protein powder’s bark may be worse than its bite. Here’s the scoop on the advertised grams.
You’re a Millionaire (Not) Ad Alert You’re a Millionaire (Not) Do not give out personal information so readily. A scam may be afoot.
Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked? Ad Alert Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked? Why it may be better to regift next holiday season than to sell your unwanted gift cards to cardcash.com.
A to Z Cash System Ad Alert A to Z Cash System We saw this marketing email promoting work-at-home opportunities, and it set off our scam bells. Here’s what you need to know about this one: 1. Advertorial: Clicking on the email…
Your Public Info is Exposed Ad Alert Your Public Info is Exposed Is your online information really at risk?
Married but Lonely Ad Alert Married but Lonely We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…
Surface Protection Plus Ad Alert Surface Protection Plus We got this spam email advertising “Surface Protection Plus,” which is a . . . something. The website doesn’t ever explain quite what Surface Protection Plus is, but it appears…
Instant Check Mate Ad Alert Instant Check Mate We recently received this e-mail. Our Malware that sneaks onto your computer software prevents us from opening any of the links, but right off the bat it looks fishy. Here’s…
Lasik Vision Institute Ad Alert Lasik Vision Institute We recently received an e-mail advertising services from the Lasik Vision Institute (LVI). Our anti-Malware that sneaks onto your computer software blocked all of the links in the e-mail, which…
First American Home Warranty Ad Alert First American Home Warranty This e-mail claims to be from a home warranty company, but none of the links function through our anti-Malware that sneaks onto your computer software. Ignoring unsolicited offers is usually…
Motley Fool – fool.com Ad Alert Motley Fool – fool.com Here is an online ad we saw that looked suspicious: Clicking on the ad takes you to The Motley Fool, a financial advice website. But before you can watch the…
Best Buy Black Friday Ad Alert Best Buy Black Friday If an electronics store sends you an email advertising a $2200 television as being on-sale for $999, should you actually be able to buy the television at the $999 price?…
Work-at-Home Opportunities Ad Alert Work-at-Home Opportunities “View a variety of legitimate work at home [sic] from all over the web,” says this spam email. “Start making money online from your home today,” it goes on. Clicking…
Zombie Run Proved Frightful Ad Alert Zombie Run Proved Frightful Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.
Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request Ad Alert Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request This person sounds like a great catch—“kind, sociable and fluffy”—what more could you want?
StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Ad Alert StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.
Polaris Advertising Ad Alert Polaris Advertising TINA.org investigates where these clickbait emails are actually coming from.
Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements Ad Alert Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.
EZDriveMA Smishing Scam Ad Alert EZDriveMA Smishing Scam Got a text about unpaid tolls? Here’s what you need to know.