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.
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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.
Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Ad Alert Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Precious metals seller transcends the very meaning of free, among other problems for consumers.
Gerber Sued over Allergy-Prevention Claims Ad Alert Gerber Sued over Allergy-Prevention Claims Baby formula company did not have science to back up claims, government agency alleges.
Why You Should Think again about Cellusyn Neuro-HD Ad Alert Why You Should Think again about Cellusyn Neuro-HD Have your doubts about this brain supplement, based on a disclaimer on a webpage where it’s sold.
FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market Ad Alert FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market Agency says products contain antibiotic, tylosin tartrate, that is not approved for use on pets.
FDA Puts the Squeeze on Olive Juice Supplement Ad Alert FDA Puts the Squeeze on Olive Juice Supplement Letter warns CreAgri CEO to drop the unapproved drug claims or else face potential regulatory action.
NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC Ad Alert NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC Agency to review dietary supplement’s weight-loss claims.
What You Give Up in Scholarshipzone’s $10,000 Contest Ad Alert What You Give Up in Scholarshipzone’s $10,000 Contest While there’s no registration fee, this contest could still end up costing you in other ways.