Reumofan Ad Alert Reumofan USA TODAY published an investigation of popular arthritis supplement Reumofan this week — an investigation that found, basically, you want to stay away from Reumofan. [C]onsumers who buy Reumofan products…
Rebranded Drugs Ad Alert Rebranded Drugs Some drugs are the same except for their names and packaging. For example: Sarafem, marketed as a treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder, is the same drug as Prozac, marketed as…
Western Sky Financial Ad Alert Western Sky Financial New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…
Oracle Ad Alert Oracle Oracle made over-the-top claims in a series of ads comparing its line of computer products to IBM’s line. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered…
Algaberry Ad Alert Algaberry The FDA sent a warning letter to Algaen Corporation over the marketing of their dietary supplement Algaberry earlier this year. The FDA determined that Algaen was advertising Algaberry as an…
Motley Fool – fool.com Ad Alert Motley Fool – fool.com Here is an online ad we saw that looked suspicious: Clicking on the ad takes you to The Motley Fool, a financial advice website. But before you can watch the…
CreditRepair.com Ad Alert CreditRepair.com “You don’t have time for the problems a low credit score creates,” says this radio ad for CreditRepair.com. “Although your results may vary, our past customers have seen an…
Autocare Ad Alert Autocare This official-looking notification letter claims to contain “time sensitive” information, and comes with the following warning: $2,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interfering or obstructing with…
FreePrints from PhotoAffections Ad Alert FreePrints from PhotoAffections “So you take lots of pictures with your smartphone, right? The problem is there’s never been an easy or affordable way to get all those photos printed,” says a…
American Breast Cancer Foundation Ad Alert American Breast Cancer Foundation The American Breast Cancer Foundation was recently named to a list of America’s worst charities by The Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The charity solicits donations…
Children’s Wish Foundation International Ad Alert Children’s Wish Foundation International Children’s Wish Foundation International has been named to a list of America’s worst charities by the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. Not to be confused with…
Cancer Fund of America Ad Alert Cancer Fund of America UPDATE: The Cancer Fund of America, along with Cancer Support Services, has agreed to dissolve under a settlement with the FTC and its president, James Reynolds Sr., is banned from…
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…
TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods Ad Alert TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
Zombie Run Proved Frightful Ad Alert Zombie Run Proved Frightful Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.
LPL Financials draws regulators’ eyes Ad Alert LPL Financials draws regulators’ eyes LPL Financial has grown into the fourth-largest brokerage firm in the U.S. and the largest in rural parts of the country. The firm, however, is drawing the attention of state…
Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities Ad Alert Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities Make sure donations to charities don’t go to scam artists.
CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks Ad Alert CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks State officials in Connecticut are warning consumers about a postal scam in which residents are being notified that they’ve “won” a lottery. But what they receive is really a bogus government…
Look Alike Yellow Pages Ad Alert Look Alike Yellow Pages United Directories wants you to pay $300 to be listed in its version of the yellow pages. But this is not the traditional yellow pages that you’re used to getting…
Cash Creation: Who Gets the Dough? Ad Alert Cash Creation: Who Gets the Dough? The site linked in this e-mail is selling a “cash creation” system that involves taking online surveys. Beware of any job that “requires no prior experience, education, or special skills.”…