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Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver

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Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver

Golf club maker Callaway said that their Razr Fit Xtreme driver was the “longest driver in golf” in print and web advertisements. Callaway tested five drivers to back up its…

Reiki Energy Healing

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Reiki Energy Healing

Reiki is an “energy healing” method based on the idea that the body is surrounded by an energy field that cannot be measured by traditional scientific methods. This energy field…

Robocall Medical Alert Systems

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Robocall Medical Alert Systems

The FTC is warning consumers about illegal robocalls that pitch unwanted safety alert systems for older adults. The calls disguise themselves as a local number. If you pick up, the…

Motley Fool – fool.com

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Motley Fool – fool.com

Here is an online ad we saw that looked suspicious: Clicking on the ad takes you to The Motley Fool, a financial advice website. But before you can watch the…

DrFuhrman.com Immunotect

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DrFuhrman.com Immunotect

From the continuing chronicles of supplements making outrageous claims: DrFuhrman.com pitched its Immunotect dietary supplement with claims that it could attack “cancerous cells” and had “anti-cancer effects.” The Council for…

Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

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Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.

Sterling Precious Metals

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Sterling Precious Metals

The FTC has banned Sterling Precious Metals from selling precious metals after the telemarketing company conned nearly $5 million from elderly consumers. Sterling Precious Metals allegedly promised customers they could…

Bosley Hair Restoration

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Bosley Hair Restoration

Bosley advertises its hair transplant operation with TV and Internet spots, and even the occasional spam email. But while the operation does work for some, Robert Bernstein, the clinical professor…

Tylenol

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Tylenol

A new in-depth report by ProPublica and This American Life is questioning Tylenol’s safety and labeling.

Reumofan

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Reumofan

USA TODAY published an investigation of popular arthritis supplement Reumofan this week — an investigation that found, basically, you want to stay away from Reumofan. [C]onsumers who buy Reumofan products…

Red Envelope

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Red Envelope

  A reader was able to catch this radio ad for RedEnvelope.com, a shopping website that is advertising “25% off almost everything” if you use the code “FAST” at checkout.…

You Have Exceeded the Email Quota Limit

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You Have Exceeded the Email Quota Limit

We were forwarded this suspicious looking e-mail that pretends to be from Google, telling you that you’ve exceeded the e-mail quota limit. Something is pretty fishy, considering that a quota…

T.A. Sciences

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T.A. Sciences

Telomeres — the protective end-caps on your DNA — could be the secret to keeping you young, claims T.A. Sciences in their pitch for TA-65. Among other claims, T.A. Sciences…

Tommie Copper

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Tommie Copper

Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.

Stocktips.com Penny Stocks

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Stocktips.com Penny Stocks

Invests.com is advertising penny stock reports from Stocktips.com. According to the SEC, the term “penny stock” (also micro-cap stock) “generally refers to a security issued by a very small company…

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