Coffee Meets Bagel

eHarmony Collection of Biometric Data

Allegations: Instructing consumers to upload a selfie as part of the account verification process without adequately disclosing why and how long the dating app was collecting, storing, and using their…

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.

Settling Up: Vemma

A Vemma settlement with the FTC will likely take this form.

Elena F From Russia

Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request

This person sounds like a great catch—“kind, sociable and fluffy”—what more could you want?

Bumble’s Collection of Biometric Data

Allegations: Instructing consumers to upload a selfie as part of the photo verification process when opening an account without adequately disclosing why and how long the dating app was collecting,…

Coffee Meets Bagels Collection of Biometric Data

Allegations: Instructing consumers to upload a selfie as part of the account verification process without adequately disclosing why and how long the dating app was collecting, storing, and using the…

Tinder

Allegations: Misrepresenting that biometric facial scans from video selfies are used for verification purposes without adequately disclosing why and how long the dating app was collecting, storing, and using their…

MeetMe

Allegations: Requiring consumers to allow the dating referral service to collet biometric data – such facial geometry scans – when signing up without adequately disclosing why and how long it…

Luxy

Allegations: Requiring consumers to allow the dating referral service to collect biometric data – such as facial geometry scans – when they sign up without adequately disclosing why and how…

Bumble Boost

It’s Just Lunch

Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products

FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

Policies

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that players would be able to play the game online when the company terminated the online feature in December 2018

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

The Elder Scrolls Online Plus

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions