“Free” Puritan’s Pride Products
December 5th, 2016
In October 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Puritan’s Pride, a company that sells vitamins, supplements, and
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Hydroxatone
November 29th, 2016
November 2013: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, class
Tinder Dating App
July 25th, 2016
July 2015: This action was dismissed . The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. April 2015: A class-action
Hyper Fuel 9x, Elevate GF, Optimal Stack, and Nitra Cycle
July 12th, 2016
July 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed for undisclosed reasons. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed and the claims of
Simply Garcinia Cambogia
February 9th, 2016
In February 2016, a federal judge stayed (i.e., suspended) the action in a class-action lawsuit against Healthy Choice Labs. The
May the Force of Google Be With You?
December 15th, 2015
The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.
Equinox Skincare Products
December 3rd, 2015
October 2015: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. July 2014: A
GraphicStock
December 2nd, 2015
Take stock of this free trial's terms before you hand over credit card information.
$50 Target Gift Card
November 3rd, 2015
This free gift card offer could end up costing you more than you wanted to spend on a Beats product.
FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials
June 26th, 2015
Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.
Tinder
April 9th, 2015
In March 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Tinder, Inc. (an online dating application for mobile phones
Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds
March 11th, 2015
There's nothing cozy about allegations of deceptive advertising.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week!
March 2nd, 2015
Free isn't always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn't always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It's deceptive.
Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K
December 16th, 2014
How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.
9 Ways Shady Investment Dealings Target Your Wallet
November 12th, 2014
Know the red flags before you invest.