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FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million

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FiveFingers Out of Pocket $3.75 million

Footwear maker joins list of companies settling misleading ad claims.

That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door

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That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door

Five things the government will never do.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

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Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

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How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

If you’re having trouble canceling unwanted charges or getting a refund from a merchant, try contacting your bank or credit card company instead. They may be able to help you…

Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

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Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

Gifting-table scheme leaders face jail.

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

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Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

Assets to be turned over to a receiver.

Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe

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Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe

Groups contend company is a pyramid scheme.

Beware Visa Lottery E-mail Scams

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Beware Visa Lottery E-mail Scams

E-mails saying you’ve won the Diversity Visa Lottery are likely scams.

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.

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

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Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Under a continued crackdown on Too frequently, the term proves to be simply a euphemism for sending your money along to an unknown person or company and then watching your…

Credit Repair

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Credit Repair

How much do you know about A financial services product that clearly was created by a magician, since it’s a complete illusion – a product that isn’t really there. Ads…

Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

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Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

There are many different kinds of legal services out there, but there’s one kind that is particularly susceptible to deceptive advertising: estate planning. Estate planning protects your assets after you…

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022