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The Ups and Downs of Day Trading

Day trading opportunities seize upon the excitement of the stock market to capture the imagination of people who find the idea of working for themselves and making their own fortune…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Consumer News

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…

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Consumer Basics

Federal Laws Governing Ads

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

Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

Media Coverage

Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

Mitchell Young, Business New Haven

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Consumer News

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

Consumer News

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

FanDuel March Madness Promotion

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FanDuel March Madness Promotion

Digging into the terms of this “$150 instant bonus” offer.

GasBuddy

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GasBuddy

Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

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Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

This scam will not die.

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

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USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

M&Ms Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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M&Ms Imposter Car Wrap Scam

TINA.org puts the brakes on car wrap scam.

FormSwift

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FormSwift

‘Free’ is rarely free.

AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

If you see one of these scams in the rear-view mirror, floor it.

Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Fraudsters attempt to dunk on unsuspecting consumers.

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Consumer News

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

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Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims

Class Action

Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as “Manufactured in the USA”

JustAnswer

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JustAnswer

Cost to ask a question and actually have it answered remains elusive for consumers.

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

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The Ups and Downs of Day Trading

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

FanDuel March Madness Promotion

GasBuddy

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

M&Ms Imposter Car Wrap Scam

FormSwift

AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims

JustAnswer

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles