Earache Medicines Ad Alert Earache Medicines The FDA sent warning letters to four earache medication makers demanding that the companies stop marketing their products, which the FDA has determined to be prescription drugs, as over-the-counter medicine.…
Authority Tax Services Ad Alert Authority Tax Services Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services: The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…
Bank of America Ad Alert Bank of America A direct mail advertisement by Bank of America promoting low refinancing rates for homeowners has some consumer advocates concerned the materials may be misleading. American Banker reported this week that…
Western Sky Financial Ad Alert Western Sky Financial New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…
Steuart’s Pain Formula Ad Alert Steuart’s Pain Formula Natural pain relief claims referred to federal agency for review.
Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Ad Alert Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Note the asterisk.
The Willow Curve Ad Alert The Willow Curve Futuristic-looking device promises relief from nerve and joint pain but clinical trials appear to be lacking.
Ashford University Ad Alert Ashford University “I think this is a scam, an absolute scam,” Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said of Bridgepoint, the parent company of the for-profit Ashford University, during a Senate hearing in 2011.…
Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Ad Alert Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Innovative Wealth Builders promised to cut credit card interest rates and save consumers thousands in debt. But … bum bum bum … they weren’t telling the truth. The company was…
Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) Ad Alert Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?
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.
Stratford Career Institute Ad Alert Stratford Career Institute Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.
College Works Painting Ad Alert College Works Painting Advertised summer internship earnings may be further out of reach than you think.
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Ad Alert Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.
Tommie Copper Ad Alert Tommie Copper Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.
Gravity Defyer Shoes Ad Alert Gravity Defyer Shoes “Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.
Molekule Air Purifier Ad Alert Molekule Air Purifier Allergy and asthma testimonials persist in wake of inquiry by the National Advertising Division.
BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Ad Alert BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Marketers make alterations to website after reportedly meeting with FDA officials.