Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Gillette Product Origin Information

Deceptive Ads

Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

It’s a BBB page like no other.

It’s All about the Pork

Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

Winning this $1000 Gift Card will Cost You Time, Money

This Walmart gift card offer has serious strings attached. Before you “claim now” know what it will take to actually get it.

The Prize Is (Not) Right

Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

Internal memos reveal company knew savings were inflated.

Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’

Samaia Hernandez, WTNH News 8

AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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

EasyPack

A bogus connection to major retailers is just the beginning.

Military Glasses & Libiyi

Watch out for online retailers’ bait-and-switch tactics.

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Great Value LED Light Bulbs

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…

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion