Revel Casino’s Slot Machine Refund Offer

2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

Five deceptive ad trends to be wary of this year.

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

When you’re thinking about planning your dream vacation to the Caribbean, the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped-off.  But, unfortunately, crooks exist everywhere and the world…

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who sign up for the free trials will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions

Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Redstone Residential

Rental promotions targeting college students expired months ago.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

“Free Shipping on ALL Orders” turns out only to be good on around 90 percent of orders.

This Airline’s Free Checked Bag Offer Carries a Price

Reader says she was misled into believing her first bag would ride for free. Now she wants a refund.

BJ’s Samsung TV Offer

This ad hertz.

Invitation to 10k Scholarship: Does It Really Offer Savings?

Be wary of any scholarship that doesn’t require any academic credentials, extracurricular achievements, or essays for awarding money.  This ad links to Scholarship Zone, which says in its Privacy Policy…

Visionworks Buy-One-Get-One-Free Offers

Sure, The Goop Lab Is Absurd — but It Also Offers Hope

Arielle Pardes, WIRED

Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web

Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users.  Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…

FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme

Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.

Rebates

Rebates are often unredeemed.

YouTube TV: ‘$600 Less Than Cable’

Google appeals decision recommending it drop comparative pricing claim.

ShopNBC’s Fine Print

Consumers complain about shopping network’s practices.

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.