FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Consumer News FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.
Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Ad Alert Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Claim had appeared on an about page on jewelry MLM’s website.
What You Should Know about Free Bets Consumer News What You Should Know about Free Bets Seven terms that may apply to that enticing free bet offer.
CVS’ ‘Free’ Flu Shots Ad Alert CVS’ ‘Free’ Flu Shots This ad hits different when you read the fine print.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act Blog All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert? Ad Alert Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert? Skin care companies Lavish Skin Care and DermaBright featured on fake celebrity sites.
Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products Ad Alert Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web. Equinox sells moisturizers that are supposed to dramatically improve the…
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? Ad Alert City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? We’re not sure what’s more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.
NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada! Consumer News NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada! The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was not very happy when the FTC wanted to implement rules that would require car dealers to disclose credit score information to consumers when…
Consumer Groups Say TikTok Risks Drawing Scrutiny of Yet Another Regulator, the FTC Media Coverage Consumer Groups Say TikTok Risks Drawing Scrutiny of Yet Another Regulator, the FTC Sam Sabin, Morning Consult
FDA Registered, Cleared, Approved: What’s the Difference? Consumer Basics FDA Registered, Cleared, Approved: What’s the Difference? Medical devices like to tout their status with the FDA. But what’s behind these terms?
PETA Ad Alert PETA That is one tough-looking toddler, but the ASA bans ad that claims eating meat increases risk of cancer.
TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs Consumer News TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?
O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumer News O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.
What You Need to Know about Metals.com Consumer News What You Need to Know about Metals.com All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.
Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband Ad Alert Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.
Revitaline Ad Alert Revitaline Trial offer for skin care product carries with it the potential for additional charges.
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.