Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

An American Success Story Between 1990 and 2008, Spectacularly-successful financial services company whose business model was based on selling mortgages to families that couldn’t afford them, then selling those worthless…

Watchdog attacks coupon settlement in false advertising action

Maggie Mayo, Lexology

Philips AirFloss Buyers Shafted In False Ad Deal, Group Says

Linda Chiem, Law360

Banana Boat Sunscreens

Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

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

Acure Organics

Don’t let the URL fool you; the vast majority of these personal care products are not certified organic.

Revitaline

Trial offer for skin care product carries with it the potential for additional charges.

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.

Illegally Sold Diabetes Treatments

The FDA in July sent letters to 15 domestic and foreign companies telling them that their sale of diabetes treatments was illegal. The products, which had not been evaluated by…

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Robitussin Cough Medicine with DXM

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Vemma Health Claims

Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are clinically proven to cure and prevent nail fungus

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.

FTC Social Media Actions

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

Bionic Anti-Aging Cream

FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to pyramid cases.

Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines are decongestants

Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion

Aloe Veritas

MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.