Just in time for National Moving Month, filed a complaint against U-Haul for deceptive ‘$19.95’ truck ads.

YouTube secretly tested AI video enhancement without notifying creators. Google says this isn't technically "GenAI," but it is altering videos without warning. yeah.

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Cybercriminals Use AI to Create Fake Websites That Look Just Like the Real Thing. As scammers expand their targets beyond large companies, cybersecurity experts urge consumers to study web addresses carefully.

Lafufus, Fake Labubu Dolls, Raise Safety Alarms and Spawn Raids. The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.

According to digital marketing course creator Rachell Medero, you can make lots of money while only working two to three hours a day. But can you really escape the 9 to 5 with this money-making opportunity?. takes a closer look.

#AdAlert Shopify: In a recent TV commercial, commerce platform Shopify encourages consumers to start their free trial today. But what the ad fails to mention is that the free trial only lasts three days.

Have you seen our newest post in our Monetizing Minors series?. A calorie-counting app is just one of the adult products promoted on Piper Rockelle's social media channels.

#AdAlert CRWD: Can you really get paid to write reviews?. You don’t need to have a large social media following to make money reviewing products online, according to TikTok influencers promoting CRWD.

#AdAlert Playful Rewards. “How are people poor when an app like this exists?” asks a provocative ad for the mobile app Playful Rewards. But before you hit download, find out why this app may leave you waiting for your payday.

FBI issued a public service announcement warning victims of digital asset scams seeking legal advice to recover their funds, that “fictitious law firms” may try to scam them out of further assets or personal data. h/t@consumerworld.

Kanye West Said Memecoins ‘Prey On Fans.’ Then He Apparently Launched One. A new cryptocurrency promoted by Kanye West’s X account soared in value—then crashed, inflicting losses on the majority of investors.

Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law. Bluesky has chosen to block access in the state rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

Confessions of an influencer marketer on brands misusing creator content. While most brands do the right thing, there are still the odd few which try to cut corners, or, think the same rules don’t apply to them.

Is it illegal to not buy ads on X? Experts explain the FTC’s bizarre ad fight.

FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Membership Cancellation Practices. The FTC sued LA Fitness over the gym chain’s allegedly onerous cancellation practices, the latest in a series of cases accusing companies of making it difficult for consumers to end subscriptions.

Unlike traditional pharma ads, telehealth/compounding pharmacy ads skip the long readout of government-mandated risk disclosures.

Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I. Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials.

Swatch Pulls 'Slanted Eye' Ad in China Following Backlash. The Swiss watchmaker is now facing a boycott in one of its largest markets.

Meta Faces Senate Probe Over AI Chatbots' Talks With Kids. This following reports that the social media giant internally approved rules that would enable these products to engage "romantic" and "sensual" exchanges with minors.

Google, YouTube Settle Kids' Data Suit With $30M Payout. Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to resolve a long-running proposed class action accusing them of illegally collecting children's data to generate targeted advertising.

493 Cases of Sextortion Against Children Linked to Notorious Scam Compounds. Scam compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos have conned people out of billions. New research shows they may be linked to child sextortion crimes too.