How to stop wanting more stuff

Jen Lauriault, CBC Life

T-Mobile’s Guaranteed Rates

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the advertised rates for certain plans were guaranteed to last for life or as long as the customer remained on the plan when the company raised rates…

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.

Sharkbanz

TINA.org takes a bite out of company’s research.

Everlywell’s Food Sensitivity Tests

These claims to detect intolerances to more than 200 foods are tough to stomach.

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

Memory Defender

Your best defense against deceptive AI? A little research.

Capture One Express

Allegations: Marketing that certain Sony cameras come with lifetime licenses for the post-production editing software Capture One Express when the company terminated the licenses in February 2024

Good & Gather Tuna Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable when they are sourced using fishing practices that harm marine life and ocean ecosystems

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

CGI influencers are here.

iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims

MLM’s long-awaited income disclosure statement, while confusing, packs some hard truths.

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

After sending for the self-proclaimed prophet’s water, we’re still waiting for our financial miracle.

Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Bitclub Network

Thinking about joining a bitcoin mining pool? Don’t pack up the covered wagon just yet — it may not be legal where you live.

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

Stride Rite Leepz

CARU finds Stride Rite in the wrong.