H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Merck – Coppertone Sunscreen

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

SomaBiotix

Different name, same not-so-free “free” trial and illegal health claims.

NaturalDoctor

FDA sends reminder that unapproved drug treatment claims are illegal.

Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route

Question this program before it potentially transforms both your body and wallet — in the wrong way.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

Consumers Urge Regulators to Stop Pyramid Scheme

More than 5,000 consumers ask government to halt Resorts360’s illegal pyramid scheme.

Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie

Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.

CCW Safe

This service offers legal protection should you shoot someone, but they don’t give all the details.

Robocall Medical Alert Systems

The FTC is warning consumers about illegal robocalls that pitch unwanted safety alert systems for older adults. The calls disguise themselves as a local number. If you pick up, the…

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Among its many responsibilities, the USPIS enforces the laws regarding illegal or dangerous use of the mail system and conducts investigations (sometimes in conjunction with other federal agencies, like the…

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003.  In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

FormSwift

‘Free’ is rarely free.

Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You

While these ads can be appreciated by all, they may strike a chord with ad lawyers.

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

Friday Plans

Getting lucky for this cheap may be harder than you think.

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.