Long John Silver’s Big Catch Ad Alert Long John Silver’s Big Catch There be false advertisin’ abound.
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…
Code Red Seven Ad Alert Code Red Seven This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…
Fat Zero Ad Alert Fat Zero The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…
Zombie Run Proved Frightful Ad Alert Zombie Run Proved Frightful Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.
LPL Financials draws regulators’ eyes Ad Alert LPL Financials draws regulators’ eyes LPL Financial has grown into the fourth-largest brokerage firm in the U.S. and the largest in rural parts of the country. The firm, however, is drawing the attention of state…
Emu Product Claims Questioned by FDA Ad Alert Emu Product Claims Questioned by FDA Emu Products and Management, Inc. claimed on its website that its products could treat health problems including acne, arthritis, and high cholesterol. According to a warning letter from the FDA,…
Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal Ad Alert Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities Ad Alert Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities Make sure donations to charities don’t go to scam artists.
CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks Ad Alert CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks State officials in Connecticut are warning consumers about a postal scam in which residents are being notified that they’ve “won” a lottery. But what they receive is really a bogus government…
College Degree in 30 Days? Ad Alert College Degree in 30 Days? Sorry, you can’t buy a diploma. You have to earn one. For more information, see diploma mills. From: “Chase Walker” Date: August 20, 2012 10:45:34 PM EDT To: Subject: You don’t…
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Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
Lyft Ad Alert Lyft Is Lyft taking consumers for a ride with claims they can get 50 percent off their next trip?
Western State College of Law Ad Alert Western State College of Law Is it a nonprofit or for-profit law school?
Wells Fargo Phishing Scam Ad Alert Wells Fargo Phishing Scam TINA.org reader receives suspicious text.
Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam Ad Alert Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.
SKKN by Kim’s Sustainability Claims Ad Alert SKKN by Kim’s Sustainability Claims Consumers accuse Kim Kardashian of greenwashing.
Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) Ad Alert Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill) A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?