ACT Mouthwash Ad Alert ACT Mouthwash A reader submitted a tip about this ad for ACT mouthwash, which claims it can “restore enamel and make teeth up to 2x stronger.” The reader’s concern was that it…
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…
T.A. Sciences Ad Alert T.A. Sciences Telomeres — the protective end-caps on your DNA — could be the secret to keeping you young, claims T.A. Sciences in their pitch for TA-65. Among other claims, T.A. Sciences…
Lumina Health Products Ad Alert Lumina Health Products The FDA has issued a warning letter to Lumina Health Products for selling several of its supplements with misleading advertising and unfounded treatment claims. The products under scrutiny are CELLFOOD, CELLFOOD…
Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief Ad Alert Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.
OilBoomUSA.com Ad Alert OilBoomUSA.com We recently ran across an ad for OilBoomUSA.com, oil-investment company Nakoma Petroleum’s website. Nakoma’s site and videos seem to be designed to lure in the kind of consumer who has…
femMED.com Ad Alert femMED.com Here’s a radio ad we heard for femMED.com: “Ladies, have you lost your passion? Are you uninterested in sex with your partner? Do you put off romance for more…
Authority Tax Services Ad Alert Authority Tax Services Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services: The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…
Smoke Remedy Ad Alert Smoke Remedy Smokeremedy.com by Living Well Remedies promises you can quit smoking naturally with just one bottle. The bottle contains ingredients it says will help stop cravings if you just spray it…
FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market Ad Alert FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market Agency says products contain antibiotic, tylosin tartrate, that is not approved for use on pets.
Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Ad Alert Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Spongeables is advertising its “Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge” with claims that might be deceptive. Advertisers can’t say a product will treat or cure cellulite without providing scientific studies…
Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Ad Alert Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
Yahoo Email Ad Alert Yahoo Email Know the red flags of a spam email. Your personal information could very well be at risk.
How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? Ad Alert How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.
The Honest Company Ad Alert The Honest Company Company’s “free” trial for diapers and wipes could end up costing you big if you miss the terms.
Vydox Ad Alert Vydox As seen in a spam inbox: Vydox bills itself as “The Orange Pill Solution” and “World’s #1 Male Enhancement Solution,” claims that seem dubious. A visit to the Vydox website…
Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash Ad Alert Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.
Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Ad Alert Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Before you lose your bearings, open your eyes to what’s behind the hype in the hypnosis.