Tag Archives: Ad Claims
Groundbreaking Settlements – Fake Social Media Engagement Illegal
In Groundbreaking Settlements, Attorneys General Find Fake Social Media Engagement Illegal By Tiffany Quach and Alexa Meera Singh The Office of the New York Attorney General (“NY AG”) and the Office of the Florida Attorney General (“Florida AG”) announced settlements with Devumi LLC and its offshoot …
The Office Depot case is a cautionary tale
The Office Depot case is a cautionary tale By Michelle Singletary The fear of being hacked was allegedly the hook used by Office Depot, its subsidiary OfficeMax, and a California tech-support vendor to dupe customers into paying for computer repairs …
Snack Subscription Services That Can Leave a Bad Taste
Federal Trade Commission Warns of Snack Subscription Services That Can Leave a Bad Taste By Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Food delivery services can be a convenience for people with busy lives. Free trial offers and online reviews can help people decide …
FDA and FTC warnings sent to 3 CBD companies
For First Time Ever FDA and FTC jointly release statement with regard to warnings sent to 3 companies re false medical claims by CBD companies Released by NBC News USA reports The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade …
Covington probiotic distributor to pay $15 million in damages over false advertising charges
Covington probiotic distributor to pay $15 million in damages over false advertising charges By Maria Clark A Maryland jury ruled unanimously in favor of a probiotic inventor who accused his former business partners and a Covington-based biomedical company of false advertisement …
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Pledges to Investigate Video Game Loot Boxes
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Pledges to Investigate Video Game Loot Boxes By Brian Crecente FTC chairman Joseph Simons on Tuesday said he would investigate video game loot boxes to ensure that children are being protected and parents are educated on …
Arizona Attorney General Issues Warning About Deceptive Solar Flyers
Arizona Attorney General Issues Warning About Deceptive Solar Flyers By Will Stone The Arizona attorney general is warning consumers about deceptive flyers advertising deals on solar panels. The flyers have the appearance of coming from a government agency. They even …
Lawmakers warn of deceptive online purchasing
Lawmakers warn of deceptive online purchasing apps By Hector Ramirez As you get ready to make those online purchases, there is a warning from lawmakers about deceptive apps. “These apps collect information that enables them to track children, tracking them …
Himalayan salt lamps are a scam
Himalayan salt lamps are a scam By Sara Dorn Himalayan salt lamps designed to purify air and improve sleep quality are a scam, a Manhattan man claims in a new class-action lawsuit filed against a company that makes the trendy lights. …
Rental scammer ordered to repay $5.2 million to deceived consumers
Rental scammer ordered to repay $5.2 million to deceived consumers By Ben Lane The owner of a supposed credit monitoring service will repay $5.2 million to deceived consumers for using fake rental properties to trick those consumers into signing up …
