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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

It sounds like a sale but is it?

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

Class Action

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on apparel by misleadingly comparing lower discounted prices to fake original…

Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

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Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges Jeunesse is preying on Chinese-American immigrants.

Best Buy

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Best Buy

The math doesn’t add up for these advertised sales prices.

J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

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J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the J.Crew Factory store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

Class Action

Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

October 2016: A Consolidated Class Action Complaint making similar allegations (i.e., the store misleadingly offers discounts off of false “original” prices) was filed. September 2016: This action was consolidated with…

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

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Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

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FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

Can you spot what’s wrong with these ads?

How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

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How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

Purple Mattress

Class Action

Purple Mattress

Allegations: Falsely advertising sales off of inflated reference prices

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

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Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

Coupon Discounts at Hobby Lobby

Class Action

Coupon Discounts at Hobby Lobby

October 2018: The case was transferred to a court in Florida to one in Alabama. (case No. 18-cv-1645, N.D. Fla.) June 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Hobby Lobby…

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores

Class Action

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts on apparel and other merchandise by misleadingly comparing percentage-off discounts…

Discounts on Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory Websites

Class Action

Discounts on Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory Websites

February 2017: After the complaint was amended in December 2016, a federal judge dismissed claims for equitable relief (a nonmonetary judgment, such as a court order requiring a party to…

TRUECar

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TRUECar

Car-shopping website faces lawsuit over allegations of falsely advertising car prices.

Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings

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Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings

California court slaps company with millions in civil penalties.

Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores

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Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores

Will the government finally take notice of misleading marketing and pricing?

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

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Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices? According to the front…

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

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Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

Best Buy

J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

Purple Mattress

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Coupon Discounts at Hobby Lobby

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores

Discounts on Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory Websites

TRUECar

Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings

Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

Companies Getting Coal in 2021