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The McShane Letter

We received something called the McShane Letter via snail mail. Something about it seems off: There’s a lot going on here. Even in the first sentence: Donald B. McShane is…

Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

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Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

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Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

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

Samsung Galaxy S5

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Samsung Galaxy S5

A phone that is only “water resistant” under the right circumstances.

CollegeAmerica

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CollegeAmerica

Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.

The Higg Index

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The Higg Index

Sustainability ratings tool comes under fire.

Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

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Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

This comes seven months after receiving an FDA warning letter citing unapproved drug treatment claims.

Balance of Nature

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Balance of Nature

Off-balance testimonials abound on supplement site, as NAD refers health claims to the FTC.

Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method

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Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method

Morrocco Method seems to be making some health claims here with no sign of FDA approval, maybe a hairy situation?

ThePowerMBA

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ThePowerMBA

Welcome to the Michael Scott of MBA programs.

StarKist Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims

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StarKist Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims

Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.

Perfect Score Watch

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Perfect Score Watch

Figuring out whether the battery in this watch is replaceable or not may be harder than taking the LSAT.

Superwinch

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Superwinch

Winch manufacturer finds itself in need of a lifeline over potentially deceptive Made in the USA claims.

Health Sciences Institute

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Health Sciences Institute

Could this private video destroy Hillary’s chances in 2016? The Health Sciences Institute seems to think so.

bankonyourself.com

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bankonyourself.com

We heard this radio ad for bankonyourself.com: Says the ad, “If you want to work until you drop, reduce your standard of living in retirement, or lose more of your…

LowerMyBills.com Probably Won’t Dissolve Your Worry

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LowerMyBills.com Probably Won’t Dissolve Your Worry

Ads for life and car insurance fail to deliver any substantive meaning.

NAD advises Synaptol to change advertising

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NAD advises Synaptol to change advertising

The The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus., the investigative unit of the advertising industry’s system of self-regulation,…

Everlywell’s Food Sensitivity Tests