TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington Consumer News Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington The time for an influencer to disclose his or her material relationship with a brand is now.
Influencer-in-Chief? State Department & Ivanka Edition (Part II) Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? State Department & Ivanka Edition (Part II) Are government agencies rewriting the rules about promotional endorsements?
Vape Shop Criteria Consumer News Vape Shop Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints Consumer News Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints #SunshineWeek: Find out which states should do more to give consumers information on complaints filed against businesses.
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?
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Consumer News Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
What You Need to Know about Lear Capital Consumer News What You Need to Know about Lear Capital Investing with Lear may test your mettle when it comes to precious coins.
Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web Consumer News Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
Who’s a Jerk? Consumer News Who’s a Jerk? Social networking site becomes subject of federal complaint.
Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumer News Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.
Are You Getting Scroogled? Consumer News Are You Getting Scroogled? Microsoft jumps on anti-Google bandwagon.
Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself Consumer News Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself Keep these pieces of information to yourself to protect your identity.
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Consumer News FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.