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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.

Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens

Class Action

Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens

Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life

Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreens

Class Action

Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreens

June 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. May 2018: The parties reached a settlement agreement…

Banana Boat’s Kids and Baby Sunscreens

Class Action

Banana Boat’s Kids and Baby Sunscreens

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edgewell Personal Care Company for allegedly misleadingly representing that Banana Boat’s sunscreens for kids and babies have an SPF of 50…

Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play Sunscreens

Class Action

Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play Sunscreens

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edgewell Personal Care for allegedly falsely marketing Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play sunscreens as having an SPF of 100…

Suave® Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit

Class Action

Suave® Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit

March 2014: The Naiser action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. because the matter was resolved as part…

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill?

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Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill?

GSK will pay out $105 million in off-label use case.

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

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Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

You’ve seen the ads: “No credit? No Problem!” or “We’ll get you a loan regardless of your credit” or “You’ve been pre-qualified!” And our personal favorite: “We don’t care about…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021