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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

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Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.

What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL

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What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL

This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.

What You Should Know about Elomir

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What You Should Know about Elomir

What you need to know before you #hitthestrip.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order

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Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order

Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.

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.

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

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TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

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Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003. In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

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You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

Americall was found to actually TRAIN its employees to ignore consumers’ requests to be placed on the company’s do not call list. How did the FTC know? Apparently, they put…

Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…

Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

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Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

As prices for electricity and gas soar, companies have been offering energy-saving devices that should save you bucks. In many cases, these companies are legitimate and their products earn the…

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