City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? Ad Alert City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? We’re not sure what’s more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.
How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? Ad Alert How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.
College Works Painting Ad Alert College Works Painting Advertised summer internship earnings may be further out of reach than you think.
Liberty Mutual Ad Alert Liberty Mutual Important information lurks in the fine print, if only there was enough time to read it.
MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Ad Alert MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Whey protein powder faces class-action lawsuit over allegations of “protein-spiking.”
Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Ad Alert Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.
Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash Ad Alert Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.
Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Ad Alert Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Before you lose your bearings, open your eyes to what’s behind the hype in the hypnosis.
Processing Nutri Ninja’s Hidden Shipping Charge Ad Alert Processing Nutri Ninja’s Hidden Shipping Charge Infomercials fail to adequately disclose shipping charge tied to “free” processor promotion.
Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route Ad Alert Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route Question this program before it potentially transforms both your body and wallet — in the wrong way.
Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party Ad Alert Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party Regulators ban ad for suggesting that a successful night out hinges on the drinking of booze.
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t Ad Alert The Leather Jacket that Isn’t When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
Is that 100 Percent Cashmere? Ad Alert Is that 100 Percent Cashmere? Reader says she was “duped” into buying a cashmere cap that turned out to be only 3 percent cashmere.
ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Ad Alert ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Self-regulatory body says research supporting ADD and ADHD health claims is unreliable.
‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Ad Alert ‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Reader alerts others to companies that potentially “break” Medicare by overcharging for medical products.
FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect Ad Alert FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect Marketers of “wellness products” receive FDA warning letter over unauthorized health claims.
PlayStation 4 Not the Only Game in Town Ad Alert PlayStation 4 Not the Only Game in Town Reader says commercial falsely advertises Grand Theft Auto Five as a game exclusive to PS4.
Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad Ad Alert Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad A split second just isn’t enough time for consumers to pick up on important information in advertising.
Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees? Ad Alert Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees? Customer who says he bought the collectors’ software says the company failed to honor its guarantee.