Tag Archives: Deceptive Advertising

Leveraging Influence To Launch An E-Commerce Store

Leveraging Influence To Launch An E-Commerce Store By Jia Wertz Social media influencers are navigating a stricter digital landscape since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned social media influencers to clearly label paid advertisements. Influencers working with brands must follow FTC’s Endorsement …

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GPS manufacturers remove ‘deceptive’ ad claims

GPS manufacturers remove ‘deceptive’ ad claims By Mariam Cheik-Hussein Three of Australia’s biggest GPS manufacturers have all agreed to remove ‘lifetime’ claims from their advertising, following complaints from the ACCC that it was potentially false, misleading or deceptive. For example, Navman …

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Google hit with FTC complaint over ‘inappropriate’ kids apps

Google hit with FTC complaint over ‘inappropriate’ kids apps By Alyssa Newcomb The Federal Trade Commission is being asked to investigate how apps that may violate federal privacy laws that dictate the data that can be collected on children ended …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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Rochester contractors sued by NY AG for not doing work, deceptive ads

Rochester contractors sued by NY AG for not doing work, deceptive ads By WHAM A home improvement contractor business in Rochester is being sued by the New York State Attorney General’s Office for using fake reviews and not doing work they …

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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 …

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