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SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

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SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

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Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

The old switcheroo?

It Ain’t Easy Being Green

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It Ain’t Easy Being Green

FTC cracks down on “biodegradable” claims.

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

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Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke?

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Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke?

All the cool kids are doing it, but are e-cigs a less harmful alternative or just a new way to get addicted to nicotine?

When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka?

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When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka?

Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.

Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

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Kevin Trudeau in Court on Contempt Charges

FTC repeat offender facing jail time.

Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself

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Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself

Keep these pieces of information to yourself to protect your identity.

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

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Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.

Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?

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Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?

Here comes Peter Cottontail again, to review all the types of rabbit hair you might see advertised.

Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

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Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu

FDA cracks down on companies promoting flu aids that claim to combat the germs.

Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

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Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

Super Bowl commercials appear in places you might not think of.

Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

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Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

PrivacyStar is an app created for Android and Blackberry smart phones that provides privacy features such as call-blocking, caller lookup/ID services and the like.

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

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Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

An American Success Story Between 1990 and 2008, Spectacularly-successful financial services company whose business model was based on selling mortgages to families that couldn’t afford them, then selling those worthless…

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

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Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

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Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

So you come home at 6:00 PM, and begin leafing through your mail. In an oddly-official-looking envelope from a company you’ve never heard of, you find a check for $250…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant