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FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Consumer News FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.
Prehired Class Action Prehired Allegations: Misleadingly representing that students who complete Prehired’s training course can achieve a “6-Figure Sales Career in 12 Weeks” and falsely representing that students pay for the course only when…
Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Ad Alert Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Note the asterisk.
Vemma Brands Vemma TINA.org investigated Vemma Nutrition Company, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing company that sold liquid supplements, energy drinks, and weight management products, and found that it was operating a pyramid scheme that…
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Consumer News Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Consumer News 10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.
Citibank Credit Cards Class Action Citibank Credit Cards Allegations: Marketing that the bank is dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families and provides more benefits than required under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) when it systematically…
Disregard this Yellow Postcard, It’s a Mortgage Scam Ad Alert Disregard this Yellow Postcard, It’s a Mortgage Scam Mortgage scam that targets new homeowners shows no signs of abating.
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
The Fine Print – Read It Consumer Basics The Fine Print – Read It What the ad giveth, the fine print is not supposed to taketh away.
Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Class Action Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Allegations: Representing that the credit card company charges Cash Advance Fees on cash loans or cash equivalents
Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts Consumer News Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts TINA.org’s election coverage focuses on the questionable ads running in between the news broadcasts.
Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) Ad Alert Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News 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?
Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews Consumer News Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.
IcyHot Patch Class Action IcyHot Patch Allegations: Making misleadingly marketing claims about the pain relief, strength and effectiveness of the IcyHot Patch