Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students Consumer News 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.
TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect Consumer News 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.
FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Consumer News FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.
Online Porn Can Give You a Virus Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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 Consumer News Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads Investigation finds web searches led to anti-abortion centers.
FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Consumer News FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.
TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Consumer News TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Gimme the loot (boxes).
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News 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?
IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions Consumer News IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.
ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations Consumer News ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.
The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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…
FTC Social Media Actions Consumer News FTC Social Media Actions See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.
Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Consumer News Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Agency warns that “miracle cures” may also contain dangerous ingredients.
Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action Consumer News Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News 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.
Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online Consumer News Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online New COPPA rules go into effect July 1.