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TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect

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TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect

New law aims to provide more transparency to online transactions and to deter online shopping fraud.

Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students

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Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students

Consumers allegedly charged between $200 and $300 for high school diplomas that turned out to be bogus.

Online Porn Can Give You a Virus

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Online Porn Can Give You a Virus

Thank God for porn! No, really – did you know that many of the Internet’s innovative advances have been pioneered or substantially boosted by the $1 billion adult entertainment industry? …

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

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Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

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Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

Investigation finds web searches led to anti-abortion centers.

TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

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TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

Gimme the loot (boxes).

FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

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FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.

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Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

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FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

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LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

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Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

Agency warns that “miracle cures” may also contain dangerous ingredients.

Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

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Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

New COPPA rules go into effect July 1.

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

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Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

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The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

Financial services company ordered to surrender $15 million in assets.

Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

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Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often in a state of despair. And to make matters worse, they have to plan a funeral, an event…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

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ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.

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TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect

Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students

Online Porn Can Give You a Virus

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

Timeline

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

Can you trust an online review?

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

FTC Social Media Actions

The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations