Bell + Howell Pest and Animal Repellers

EcoShield Pest Extermination Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions, including that subscriptions automatically renew and consumers who cancel subscriptions are charged a cancellation fee

VICTOR and VICTOR PESTCHASER

EcoShield’s Pest Extermination Services

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions, falsely representing that discounts are available for a limited time, and deceptively disguising cancellation fees as discounts

Victor PestChaser Rodent Repellers

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the ultrasound technology in products repels rodents

CheapCruises.com

Be careful cruising into shifty waters with suspicious Facebook ads.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

The Belvedere Apartments

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that the $9 Pest Fee for pest-control services and $34 Community Fee for maintenance of common spaces do not provide any rights or services that…

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Hot Shot Bedbug Products

You’ve heard the phrase before: “Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite.” But do products that make the promise to fight the creepy crawlers really get rid of them? Spectrum Brands Holdings,…

SallyeAnder’s No-Bite-Me Bug Repellent Cream

Can this product really protect against a mosquito-borne disease?

CATrends: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe

Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients that are harmful to pets.

Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors

Is this iced tea indeed natural?

Orkin’s Free Inspections

Pest control company updates marketing to be “clearer” about what it is actually offering.

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger

Chobani Simply 100

Let the yogurt wars commence.

Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was formed in 1970, is an agency of the U.S. federal government tasked with protecting human health and the environment.  It does this,…

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Lyft

Is Lyft taking consumers for a ride with claims they can get 50 percent off their next trip?