Truth in Advertising

Legacy Cremation exploits consumer trust in local businesses offering end-of-life services, marketing itself as a local cremation and funeral provider despite the fact that it does not own or operate any crematories or funeral homes. truthinadvertising.org/articles/legac…

When Food Delivery Comes with a Side of Junk Fees Why we are urging the FTC to adopt a fee disclosure rule for the online food delivery market. truthinadvertising.org/blog/when-food…

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht. truthinadvertising.org/articles/ftc-n…

Kalshi: Legal trading or unlicensed gambling? truthinadvertising.org/articles/what-…

The FTC’s role is neither to favor nor punish any particular industry. Requiring truthful earnings claims and compensation grounded in actual consumer demand is not bias. It is the minimum condition of a fair market. truthinadvertising.org/blog/the-ftc-i…

Legacy Cremation Services Violating Federal Court Order UPDATE: Legacy's 60,000+ page website is now down TINA.org files complaint with FTC and DOJ urging renewed action to stop serial offender. truthinadvertising.org/articles/legac…

#AdAlert Garden & Gather’s ‘100% Money Back Guarantee’ and ‘Free Returns’ Consumers’ attempts to obtain a full refund may only yield a meager harvest. truthinadvertising.org/articles/garde…

Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date Fake citations dashed a dude’s “Are We Dating the Same Guy” revenge lawsuit. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…

Snap, YouTube, TikTok Settle School Suit Targeting Social Media Lawsuit claimed that addiction to top social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed public schools to spend massive sums fighting a mental health crisis. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

How to Avoid Personal Loan Scams: 8 Signs to Look For Guaranteed approval, pressure to apply urgently or a limited online presence can signal a fraudulent lender wsj.com/buyside/person…

The TV Ad Market Is Being Taken Over by Streaming Platforms Advertiser spending on streaming is projected to hit $20 billion by 2029, as consumers flock to cheaper ad-supported plans wsj.com/business/media…

Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom? Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going. nytimes.com/2026/05/16/bus…

Can Shocking Your Vagus Nerve Really Improve Your Health? Some forecasters say vagal stimulation will be a billion dollar industry by 2030. But many of the gadgets that you might see online don’t actually work... nytimes.com/2026/05/18/wel…

California Court Finds Kars4Kids Guilty of False Advertising and Unfair Business Practices ainvest.com/news/californi…

While the FDA said that it continues to prioritize the removal of illicit vapes -- including those that target minors -- the approval of a flavored vape that, like all vapes, is restricted to adults, represents a significant shift for the agency. abcnews.com/US/fdas-author…

YouTube Promises All Things to All Advertisers, With Some Help from AI The video giant pitches advertisers on creator ads and new AI-powered programming bundles wsj.com/cmo-today/yout…

Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way. Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off. nytimes.com/2026/05/13/tec…

What Could One Banana Cost? $10? Maybe for You, Some Fear. Grocery stores can use shoppers’ personal data to charge different customers different prices, a practice known as surveillance pricing. Lawmakers in New York are considering a ban. nytimes.com/2026/05/14/nyr…

What You Should Know about Kalshi Prediction market faces legal challenges on multiple fronts. truthinadvertising.org/articles/what-…

#AdAlert Garden & Gather’s ‘100% Money Back Guarantee’ and ‘Free Returns’ Consumers’ attempts to obtain a full refund may only yield a meager harvest. truthinadvertising.org/articles/garde…