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Continuity Marketing November 7, 2017

Telestar Consulting, Inc., Pays $7 Million for Duping Small Businesses and Non-profits

Telestar Consulting, Inc., is one of several companies that will pay $7 million to settle FTC charges filed against them…

By Robin Bull

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Investigates November 6, 2017

OTC Opioid Dependency ‘Treatment’ Company Prevented from Making Deceptive Claims

In the midst of an opioid crisis in the United States, the FTC filed a federal lawsuit against an OTC…

By Robin Bull

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Investigates November 2, 2017

‘Infomercial’ Book Author Broke the Law with False Claims

Kevin Trudeau, informercial star and author of the book The Weight Loss Cure ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About,…

By Robin Bull

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Investigates November 2, 2017

Spanish Speaking Consumers Victims of Fraudulent Debt Collection Scheme

Centro Natural, LLC was accused of violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Do Not Call Registry, the FTC Act, and…

By Robin Bull

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Financial Investigations November 2, 2017

NetSpend Issues Refund to Some Consumers as Part of Settlement of FTC Claims

NetSpend agreed to refund $53 million in refunds to consumers who were denied access to their NetSpend cards after a…

By Robin Bull

Consumers surprised by credit monitoring fees for 'free' credit report.

Continuity Marketing October 30, 2017

‘Free’ Credit Report Scam Stopped by the FTC

The FTC recently obtained a federal court order against Credit Bureau Center, LLC; its websites eFreeScore.com, CreditUpdates.com, FreeCreditNation.com; and the…

By Robin Bull

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Investigates October 30, 2017

1-800-CONTACTS Faces Federal Order to Change Online Advertising Practices

When it comes to contacts, most consumers at least know of the company (and website) behind 1-800-CONTACTS. However, while consumers…

By Robin Bull

FTC cracks down on tech support scams

Investigates October 27, 2017

FTC Halts Company Running Tech Support Scam

In consumer protection news, the FTC sued Universal Network Solutions, LLC over deceptive marketing in the way that the company…

By Robin Bull

FTC protects babies from false claims made by mattress company

Investigates October 24, 2017

“Organic” Baby Mattress Company Barred by FTC from Making Misleading Claims

New parents were shocked when Moonlight Slumber, LLC was sued by the FTC in the name of protecting our nation’s…

By Robin Bull

FTC looks to protect military families from deceptive advertising.

Investigates October 24, 2017

Victory Media Reaches Agreement to Resolve FTC Violations

Victory Media, Inc., was accused by the FTC of deceptive marketing practices related to their promotion of secondary education opportunities…

By Robin Bull

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