Platinum Funding Ad Alert Platinum Funding From the spam inbox: It’s easy to apply for a loan. It only takes a few minutes and your cash is deposited directly into your bank account. Something seems off…
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Earnin App Class Action Earnin App Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that users can get immediate access to earnings “with no loans, fees, or hidden costs” when they are charged undisclosed fees
The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter Consumer News The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.
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All Star Driver Education Ad Alert All Star Driver Education Driving school advertises access to online course materials as available 24/7. But it’s actually more like 20/7.
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DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges Consumer News DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges Agency alleged for-profit institution touted deceptive job placement figures.
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.
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.