The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?

Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

Afterpay

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its service as a no-fee, no-interest way for consumers to make purchases before they have money to pay for them without disclosing that consumers who provide debit…

DSL Extreme’s trueSTREAM

Allegations: Falsely marketing that internet service provides a fiber optic connection when it provides a copper line connection

Life Alert

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of automatic renewal and continuous service offers resulting in consumers being charged without their consent

Verizon 5G in NFL Stadiums

Access to faster download speeds, among other touted features of Verizon 5G, may depend on where you are in the stadium.

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

And he never even stepped foot in the cockpit.

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.

Hubble Contacts

The first box may be “free” (sort of) but the second one isn’t and it’s on its way before you know it.

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.

Auto Transport 123

Compensated five-star reviews draw the attention of the FTC.

Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”

Tinder’s Dating App

Posh Box

Subscription service puts consumers in a box on refunds and returns.

Comcast vs. DirecTV: The Cable Wars Continue

DirecTV wins the latest round as Comcast agrees to drop claims related to competitor’s satellite signal.

T-Mobile’s “No Contract” Cellphone Plans

Gogo’s Recurring Charges

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?