Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs Consumer News Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.
Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores Consumer News Congress Members call on FTC to Investigate Deception at Outlet Stores Will the government finally take notice of misleading marketing and pricing?
FDA Declines to Decide whether Foods with GMOs are “Natural” Consumer News FDA Declines to Decide whether Foods with GMOs are “Natural” Agency stays out of lawsuits on the matter.
Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Consumer News Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Suit alleges company’s advertising should have indicated it would repeatedly charge for Verve.
It Ain’t Easy Being Green Consumer News It Ain’t Easy Being Green FTC cracks down on “biodegradable” claims.
Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash Consumer News Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash Coupons are not the preferred choice in false ad class actions.
Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Consumer News Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.
Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Consumer News Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.
Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam Consumer News Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam Gifting-table scheme leaders face jail.
Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse Consumer News Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.
FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again Consumer News FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.
AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims Consumer News AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.
Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck Consumer News Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.
Getting Closer to Defining Natural Consumer News Getting Closer to Defining Natural The USDA National Organic Program releases draft guidance on the term “natural.”
Are You Being Fooled by Sugar? Consumer News Are You Being Fooled by Sugar? Sugar wars: Who has the right to call an ingredient sugar?
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Consumer News Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.
You say tomato, I say false advertising? Consumer News You say tomato, I say false advertising? V8 says its tomato-based juice is 100 percent vegetable. But aren’t tomatoes fruits?