Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

FAQ

How do I report an ad? If you spot or believe that you are a victim of a false or deceptive ad, you can tell us about it here. Upon…

Sterling Precious Metals

The FTC has banned Sterling Precious Metals from selling precious metals after the telemarketing company conned nearly $5 million from elderly consumers. Sterling Precious Metals allegedly promised customers they could…

American Breast Cancer Foundation

The American Breast Cancer Foundation was recently named to a list of America’s worst charities by The Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The charity solicits donations…

Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

Telemarketers have picked up on the fact that many of us now use caller ID to screen calls.  According to the law, telemarketers must display accurate information, but some scam…

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Loans from Quicken Loans

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Ringless robocall provider seeks an exemption from the FCC.

‘Free’ Starbucks Coffee

Survey says: Don’t take this survey.

FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers

FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.

The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

Financial services company ordered to surrender $15 million in assets.

Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement

CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.

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…