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T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

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T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.

Fabletics

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Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers

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3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers

Citibank’s shady credit card practices leads to $700 million in customer refunds.

Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud

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Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud

White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.

Uber

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Uber

Cab companies sue Uber over claims that the ride-sharing service is “the safest ride on the road.”

ADT Agrees to Reveal whether it Paid Experts to Boost Service

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ADT Agrees to Reveal whether it Paid Experts to Boost Service

FTC settles suit with company over charges of deceptive reviewers.

FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams

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FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams

Active servicemembers and veterans are frequent targets of scams and deceptive ads.

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

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Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment. While some of these companies…

Neptune Society’s Standard Neptune Plan

Class Action

Neptune Society’s Standard Neptune Plan

Allegations: Falsely representing that money used to prepay for funeral services is “placed into a state-required trust fund” and would be refundable when a majority of the money is not…

Domain Networks

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Domain Networks

Fake invoice scam targets business owners.

TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

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TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.

Tickets on AXS.com

Class Action

Tickets on AXS.com

Allegations: Failing to include its service charge in advertised prices and misleadingly calling its service charge “Taxes & Fees”

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

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UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.

EcoShield’s Pest Extermination Services

Class Action

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

Home Depot’s Damage Protection

Class Action

Home Depot’s Damage Protection

Allegations: Misrepresenting Damage Protection as an “optional service” when the default setting in the system automatically adds the service to all rentals

Homeaglow’s $19 house cleaning service traps customers in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, watchdog group says

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Homeaglow’s $19 house cleaning service traps customers in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, watchdog group says

Stephanie Zimmermann, Chicago Sun Times

Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices

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Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices

Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.

Passport Couriers Engaging in Widespread Deception, According to TINA.org

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Passport Couriers Engaging in Widespread Deception, According to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 14, 2026 – Need a passport? Be wary of paying a passport courier for help, according to consumer advocacy group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). After a lengthy investigation, the…

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