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How an “invention promotion” outfit demoted the truth
It sounds like there was some “inventing” going on at Florida-based invention promotion firm World Patent…
Buyers burned by BurnLounge | Federal Trade Commission
If you or your clients work in the multi-level marketing (MLM) arena, a decision by a…
Less than meets the eye?
When an ad purports to show a “right before your eyes” demonstration of a product in…
Root, root root for the regions
This year eight major league baseball teams are celebrating milestone anniversaries – and so are the…
Office Depot and Support.com to pay $35 million for falsely claiming scan detected signs of malware on consumers’ computers
It’s an illegal practice the FTC has challenged for decades: companies convincing consumers to pay for…
Charity fraud awareness, here & abroad: How businesses can help charities defend against cyber threats
It’s International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a global effort to help charities and donors avoid charity…
OTC homeopathic drugs: Established FTC proof standards apply
The FTC applies a consistent approach to evaluating ad claims. Companies must have a reasonable basis…
Thinking about making Coronavirus claims? Read the latest FTC warning letters first.
It’s FTC Advertising 101: Don’t make claims about serious medical conditions unless you have solid proof…
FTC takes on unproven health claims and “own-dorsements”
It’s a disturbing trend. Companies are targeting older consumers, claiming to have easy answers for serious…
The letters of the law: 35 more companies warned about questionable COVID claims
FTC staff sent the latest round of warning letters to 35 businesses alleged to have made…
FTC sues American Immigration Center for claiming false government affiliation
When the FTC warns consumers about government imposter scams, we’re usually referring to bogus calls that…
Mentioning unmentionables | Federal Trade Commission
When it comes to using online negative options to sell unmentionables (or anything else), there are…
We can’t go for that (no can do)
Of course, phantom debt collection – the practice of pressuring people to pay “debts” they don’t…
Making Made in USA claims? Hang your hat on accuracy.
As the saying goes, some people wear their hearts on their sleeve. And many consumers who…
How readiness can help protect veteran-owned businesses
Army brats like me grew up around the word “readiness.” We knew it meant weeks or…
COPPA Guidance for Ed Tech Companies and Schools during the Coronavirus
“Social distancing,” “shelter-in-place,” “virtual happy hour”— these are some of the new expressions on everyone’s lips…
FTC says Grand Bahama Cruise Line’s robocalls ran aground
Cruise ships should conjure up images of umbrella drinks, shuffleboard, and the Lido Deck – not…
New FTC Data Spotlight highlights text scams that may target your business
According to the FTC’s latest Data Spotlight, text scam losses are skyrocketing. In 2024 people reported…
FTC says consumers struck out by deceptive business “coaching” pitches
Vision Solution Marketing and related defendants pitch services to prospective entrepreneurs and people looking to supplement…