How Not to MLM: Market America’s Deceptive Income Claims Consumer News How Not to MLM: Market America’s Deceptive Income Claims
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
CATrends: ‘Anti Stain’ and ‘Anti Mark’ Antiperspirants Consumer News CATrends: ‘Anti Stain’ and ‘Anti Mark’ Antiperspirants Class-action lawsuits allege antiperspirants’ marketing claims don’t stick.
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom Consumer News LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
TINA.org Alerts California Regulators to MyPillow’s Continued Deception Consumer News TINA.org Alerts California Regulators to MyPillow’s Continued Deception TINA.org urges consumer protection officials to reopen their investigation.
7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking Consumer News 7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking Legging MLM struggles to stay afloat after meteoric rise.
Uber to Pay $20 Million for Allegedly Misleading Drivers Consumer News Uber to Pay $20 Million for Allegedly Misleading Drivers Ride-hailing service exaggerated earnings claims for drivers, FTC says.
TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark Consumer News TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.
Six Ad Claims We Don’t Love This Valentine’s Day Consumer News Six Ad Claims We Don’t Love This Valentine’s Day Make love, not deceptive advertising.
T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer News T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Consumer News FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.
‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Changes come after TINA.org files complaint.
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Consumer News Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims Consumer News Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims Energy drink company to pay $13 million in customer refunds to settle class-action lawsuit.
When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better Consumer News When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.
Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink? Consumer News Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink? Drink manufacturer faces multiple state lawsuits.