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AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

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FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”

How Many Doctors Are There in this House?

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How Many Doctors Are There in this House?

Doctors, nurses at odds over who can be called Dr.

Tobacco Warning Labels Up in Smoke

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Tobacco Warning Labels Up in Smoke

Feds scrap a series of graphic tobacco warnings.

I’d Tap That

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I’d Tap That

Bottled water is convenient, but is it worth the cost?

Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush

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Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush

VOC-free claims can be tricky for paint, paint stripper and other products.

Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims

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Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims

Better Sleep? Natural? Baby products are facing suits for false marketing.

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

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These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

Where Are Your Flowers Really From?

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Where Are Your Flowers Really From?

Ordering flowers delivered by a local florist? Not so fast—that florist may not be local after all.

The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

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The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

These adorable fur balls help sell products, but are the companies free of false or deceptive marketing claims?

Travel Scams Can Ruin Your Super Bowl Trip

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Travel Scams Can Ruin Your Super Bowl Trip

Make sure your luxury Super Bowl hotel isn’t really an abandoned house.

Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

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Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.

Who is Sniffing You?

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Who is Sniffing You?

FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

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Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

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Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

A lawsuit filed against Apple claims that the company “. . . has conveyed the misleading and deceptive message that the iPhone 4S’s Siri feature, a so-called voice-activated assistant…

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

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APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than financial services. Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

Doggie Fountain of Youth?

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Doggie Fountain of Youth?

Will feeding Fido Purina really extend his life? Better check the facts first.

It’s Not Just a Phone, It’s a Medical Device

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It’s Not Just a Phone, It’s a Medical Device

Close to 15,000 people were duped into buying phone apps that were touted as curing acne. Using deceptive advertising, the marketers of two different apps were able to convince acne…

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AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

How Many Doctors Are There in this House?

Tobacco Warning Labels Up in Smoke

I’d Tap That

Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush

Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Where Are Your Flowers Really From?

The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

Travel Scams Can Ruin Your Super Bowl Trip

Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Who is Sniffing You?

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Can you trust an online review?

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading?

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Doggie Fountain of Youth?

It’s Not Just a Phone, It’s a Medical Device