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Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam Consumer News Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam Mortgages are enough of a headache without unscrupulous lenders.
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Shell Vacations Club Ad Alert Shell Vacations Club Shell Vacations Club is a timeshare vacation organization with property in 24 resorts in North America. But the group seems to leave customers disappointed after it fails to live up…
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CreditRepair.com Ad Alert CreditRepair.com “You don’t have time for the problems a low credit score creates,” says this radio ad for CreditRepair.com. “Although your results may vary, our past customers have seen an…
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FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
Glucerna Class Action Glucerna Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “specifically designed for people with diabetes” and “help manage blood sugar” when they contain ingredients that negatively affect blood sugar levels and gut health
FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials Blog FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.