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Quicken Loans Ad Alert Quicken Loans Officials fine lender $250K for alleged misleading mailings to service members and veterans.
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A Toothache for Colgate Ad Alert A Toothache for Colgate Colgate is in deep water with its teeth-whitening claims for Optic White products.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
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Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Ad Alert Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Unsupported claims to remove more plaque than a competitor’s e-toothbrush land product’s marketers in hot water.
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