Browsing the "ROSCA" Tag
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme
December 4th, 2018
Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.
California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing
August 22nd, 2018
Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.
Hubble Contacts
April 25th, 2018
The first box may be "free" (sort of) but the second one isn't and it's on its way before you know it.
Apollo Mental Clarity
February 15th, 2018
What's not so clear? How this "smart pill" works and won't just end up maxing out your credit card.
Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare
November 21st, 2017
Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.
App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers
September 22nd, 2017
Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.
TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth
August 14th, 2017
Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act
March 6th, 2017
National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
Evidence
May 9th, 2016
The following is a sampling of Adore Me’s marketing, including television commercials and online ads. Click to expand.
Beware of Credit Card Updating Services
April 18th, 2016
Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?
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.
Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit
March 12th, 2015
Nation's largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.
Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’
November 5th, 2014
What's love got to do with it? In the case of one online dating service, nothing at all, says the FTC.
FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit
October 21st, 2014
Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option
August 4th, 2014
Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.