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ASA Bans Nike and Sky Ads; TikTok Launches Search Ads Campaign; Max Streaming Arrives to APAC

UK's ASA has banned misleading ads from Sky and Nike for using 'dark patterns' that obscure important consumer information.

A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC says

Care.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.

Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects

Intel allegedly misled customers about defects in its processors, leading to economic injury for buyers who expected reliability and performance.

Sky and Nike adverts banned after use of 'misleading' tactics - see those affected

Nike misled consumers with an ad for children's shoes that appeared to target adults, raising concerns over online advertising practices.

Apple made to drop iPhone advert

The ASA banned an Apple advert for misleading speed claims about the 3G iPhone compared to the 2G model.

Cell phone companies must pay $260k to Pa. in settlement over misleading advertising

Cell phone companies fined for misleading advertising practices.

ASA Bans Nike and Sky Ads; TikTok Launches Search Ads Campaign; Max Streaming Arrives to APAC

UK's ASA has banned misleading ads from Sky and Nike for using 'dark patterns' that obscure important consumer information.

A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC says

Care.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.

Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects

Intel allegedly misled customers about defects in its processors, leading to economic injury for buyers who expected reliability and performance.

Sky and Nike adverts banned after use of 'misleading' tactics - see those affected

Nike misled consumers with an ad for children's shoes that appeared to target adults, raising concerns over online advertising practices.

Apple made to drop iPhone advert

The ASA banned an Apple advert for misleading speed claims about the 3G iPhone compared to the 2G model.

Cell phone companies must pay $260k to Pa. in settlement over misleading advertising

Cell phone companies fined for misleading advertising practices.
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Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.

Fact check: Assembly District 26 mailer spews false information - San Jose Spotlight

The mailer attacking Tara Sreekrishnan contains false claims about her attendance record on a school board she has never served on.

Pyrex to pay out automatic refunds from $88k 'false advertising' pot

The FTC has ordered an $88,000 settlement from Instant Brands for misleading marketing of Pyrex products.

Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's products

Customers in Florida filed a lawsuit against The Hershey Company, claiming deceptive designs on Reese's packaging misled consumers into purchasing products.

Tesla Video Showing Cybertruck Beating Porsche 911 While Towing Porsche 911 Was a Lie, Independent Test Demonstrates

The Tesla Cybertruck failed to beat a Porsche 911 while towing another in a drag race, revealing the original stunt as rigged.

E-Commerce and the Influencer Economy

Be cautious of online product recommendations, as many are built on empty promises and fueled by influencers looking to profit.

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services

CrossCountry Trains ad banned for misleading claims about complimentary food and drink availability.
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