Code Red Seven Ad Alert Code Red Seven This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…
Bank of America Ad Alert Bank of America A direct mail advertisement by Bank of America promoting low refinancing rates for homeowners has some consumer advocates concerned the materials may be misleading. American Banker reported this week that…
Entrenet Nutritionals, Inc. Ad Alert Entrenet Nutritionals, Inc. According to a warning letter from the FDA, Entrenet Nutritionals is advertising four different nutritional supplements as drugs in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because of the…
Slimdia Diet Supplements Recalled Ad Alert Slimdia Diet Supplements Recalled P&J Trading is conducting a voluntary recall of Slimdia Revolution, a line of diet supplements. The supplements contain an ingredient called Sibutramine, which is an FDA-approved appetite suppressant to treat…
Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal Ad Alert Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?
Tech Support Scam Ad Alert Tech Support Scam A reader describes her experience with a recent suspicious call. We just got a call on our home number from a man with an Indian or similar accent claiming to…
Free Tablet Has a Catch Ad Alert Free Tablet Has a Catch This notice sent by mail for a free Tablet may seem exciting at first, but there’s a catch. In order to receive your “New 7″ Tablet,” you must attend a…
Ignore that “You’ve Won” Text Ad Alert Ignore that “You’ve Won” Text The text may say you’ve won something, but what are you giving the messenger?
Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? Ad Alert Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? This e-mail requests Data that can be used to identify you, like your name, address, birth date, or Social Security number as part of a bizarre pitch to get the…
Who is Alusi obi? And Why Does He Want to Give You Money? Ad Alert Who is Alusi obi? And Why Does He Want to Give You Money? Is Mr. Alusi obi your pal? Have you entrusted him with $7.3 million for some reason? No? Good, so you know this is totally fake. Red flags: poor grammar, unknown…
Penny Stock Checklist Ad Alert Penny Stock Checklist “Free” offer is apparently tied to a subscription that isn’t free.
HealthyWager Ad Alert HealthyWager Site exaggerates participant winnings by including initial bet in advertised cash prize.
Safelite Ad Alert Safelite TINA.org investigates after consumer raises concerns that Safelite “may be using fear and disinformation to sell its service.”
FanDuel March Madness Promotion Ad Alert FanDuel March Madness Promotion Digging into the terms of this “$150 instant bonus” offer.
GasBuddy Ad Alert GasBuddy Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.
Ting Mobile Ad Alert Ting Mobile With the click of a button, a 90-day warranty shrinks to a 30-day warranty.
AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam Ad Alert AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam If you see one of these scams in the rear-view mirror, floor it.
Pulp Fiction? Florida’s Natural Now Made with Orange Juice Concentrate from Mexico Ad Alert Pulp Fiction? Florida’s Natural Now Made with Orange Juice Concentrate from Mexico Longtime ‘not from concentrate’ product is now a blend.