Truth in Advertising
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Just in time for National Moving Month, TINA.org filed a complaint against U-Haul for deceptive ‘$19.95’ truck ads truthinadvertising.org/articles/uhaul…
#AdAlert EasyPack: A bogus connection to major retailers is just the beginning. truthinadvertising.org/articles/easyp…
CBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding CBC News found several produce ads with conflicting country of origin information cbc.ca/news/business/…
Broadcasters in three states reached consent decrees with the FCC following a wider enforcement action against Sinclair Broadcast Group over Hot Wheels commercials aired during a children's Hot Wheels program in violation of FCC rules. law360.com/consumerprotec…
An Inventor Is Injecting Bleach Into Cancerous Tumors—and Wants to Bring the Treatment to the US wired.com/story/dangerou…
Lawmakers this week unveiled a bill that would prohibit companies from engaging in so-called "surveillance pricing," broadly defined as using artificial intelligence to set a customized price for consumers based on their personal information. mediapost.com/publications/a…
Meta to Halt Political Advertising in EU, Citing Transparency Rules Company says decision won’t affect political advertising outside of the EU and that EU users will still be able to debate politics wsj.com/tech/meta-to-h…
Meta Grabs Menstrual App Users' Data For Ads, Jury Told Meta collected sensitive medical information using the Flo Health menstrual cycle app and used that information to sell targeted ads, a computer security expert told a California jury. law360.com/consumerprotec…
Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes. wired.com/story/florida-…
Ozzy Osbourne's Margarine Commercial Proved the Power of the Personal Brand The forgotten significance of the late Black Sabbath rocker's 2006 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ad. adweek.com/brand-marketin…
A power utility is reporting suspected pot growers to cops. EFF says that’s illegal. EFF says the "mass surveillance scheme" violates constitutional protections. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…
Why Deepfakes Are Flooding Social Media, and What Can Be Done Some involve nudification. Other deepfakes are deployed to scam consumers, or to damage the reputations of politicians and other people in the public eye. bloomberg.com/explainers/wha…
How to Spot North Korean Scammers in the American Workforce: Look for Minions References to the agents of evil and other ‘Despicable Me’ characters are telltale signs of swindlers infiltrating U.S. companies wsj.com/lifestyle/nort…
if you needed a laugh this morning--swimsuit co. advertises "tan-through" swimwear & the end of tan lines. @truthinad says it's not actually tan-through. reviewers say...help i'm naked? truthinadvertising.org/articles/true-…
Feds Seize Millions in Assets From Online Store Scam Targeting Amazon and Walmart Investors mychesco.com/a/news/nationa…
Court Rules Trump’s Firing of F.T.C. Commissioner Was Illegal A federal judge said Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, whom President Trump fired from the Federal Trade Commission in March, was still a “rightful member” of the agency. nytimes.com/2025/07/17/tec…
Airlines Trying to Reduce Emissions With Green Jet Fuel Face Reality Check Although carriers are using more sustainable aviation fuel than before, any climate benefits are outweighed by the increase in air travel. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Millions Stolen, Death Threats: Should Banks Do More to Fight ‘Pig Butchering’? Scams that trick people into transferring funds fall outside most current fraud protections. Some victims want banks to take responsibility. wsj.com/finance/regula…
Do You Need to Drink Electrolytes? Experts say you probably don’t need to reach for a sports drink during regular workouts. Even if they are strenuous or happen in hotter weather, drinking water when you’re thirsty is enough to keep you hydrated. nytimes.com/2025/07/21/wel…
Lawmakers Target Subscription Traps With New Bill to End “Free Trial” Scams mychesco.com/a/news/nationa…
Juul can continue selling its tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, FDA says Parents, politicians, and anti-tobacco groups are certain to oppose the agency’s decision statnews.com/2025/07/17/juu…
