False advertising

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Articles, Deception, False advertising, Fraud, Agora, Agora, Disease

TINA.org found numerous Agora marketing materials peddling publications purportedly featuring secrets for fighting cancer, diabetes, Alzheimers, heart disease and other conditions that disproportionally affect older adults.

Key Points: 
  • TINA.org found numerous Agora marketing materials peddling publications purportedly featuring secrets for fighting cancer, diabetes, Alzheimers, heart disease and other conditions that disproportionally affect older adults.
  • None of the materials reviewed by TINA.org revealed any secret disease treatments or preventions that are supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.
  • In reality, the publications and programs that Agora offers, some of which cost as much as $5,000, are primarily lining Agoras pockets.
  • To read more about TINA.orgs investigation of Agoras deceptive marketing, see: www.truthinadvertising.org/agora-still-using-deception-dark-patterns-ens...

Playrix Launches Manor Matters on AppGallery Following Previous Partnership Success

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
False advertising, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video gaming, Puzzles, Telecommunications, Playrix, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Huawei AppGallery

SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.
  • Manor Matters brings exclusive gifts to celebrate its launch on AppGallery.
  • Players can now redeem gift packs containing 500 coins and 50 energy units, as well as coupons which provide a 70% discount1 on the Playrix Basic Pack.
  • "We are thrilled to offerour well-loved Manor Matters game to moregamersaround the worldthrough our partnership with AppGallery.

Playrix Launches Manor Matters on AppGallery Following Previous Partnership Success

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
False advertising, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video gaming, Puzzles, Telecommunications, Playrix, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Huawei AppGallery

SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.
  • Manor Matters brings exclusive gifts to celebrate its launch on AppGallery.
  • Players can now redeem gift packs containing 500 coins and 50 energy units, as well as coupons which provide a 70% discount1 on the Playrix Basic Pack.
  • "We are thrilled to offerour well-loved Manor Matters game to moregamersaround the worldthrough our partnership with AppGallery.

Multiple criminal charges laid in online business directories case

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Fraud, Deception, Government of Canada, Government, False advertising, Competition Bureau, Telemarketing, Human behavior

GATINEAU, QC, June 14, 2021 /CNW/ - A Competition Bureau investigation led to multiple criminal charges against Mr. Terry Croteau of Ontario alleging the use of deceptive telemarketing and false or misleading statements to get Canadian businesses to sign up for listings in online directories.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, June 14, 2021 /CNW/ - A Competition Bureau investigation led to multiple criminal charges against Mr. Terry Croteau of Ontario alleging the use of deceptive telemarketing and false or misleading statements to get Canadian businesses to sign up for listings in online directories.
  • The Competition Act prohibits companies and individuals from making false or misleading claims to promote a product, service or business interest.
  • "Whether it is a business or a consumer who is the victim, fraud has devastating impacts.
  • The Competition Bureau is determined to crack down on those who use deceptive marketing to cheatCanadians out of their hard-earned money."

Nutanix to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Programming languages, Computer programming, Cloud storage, Nutanix, Go, False advertising

Organizations around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app at any location at any scale for their private, hybrid and multicloud environments.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app at any location at any scale for their private, hybrid and multicloud environments.
  • Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on Twitter @nutanix.
  • Nutanix, the Nutanix logo, and all Nutanix product and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nutanix, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • Nutanix does not control these sites and disclaims all responsibility for the content or accuracy of any external site.

FTC Announces Latest Enforcement Action Halting Deceptive CBD Product Marketing

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, Resorcinols, Dietary supplement, False advertising, Federal Trade Commission, Organ systems, CBD

The Federal Trade Commission today announced its latest law enforcement action to halt deceptive health and efficacy claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission today announced its latest law enforcement action to halt deceptive health and efficacy claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products.
  • In addition, the complaint alleges the respondents falsely told consumers that scientific studies or research prove that CBD product effectively treat, mitigate, or cure the diseases, including hypertension, Parkinsons disease, and Alzheimers disease.
  • The proposed administrative order settling the FTCs chargescovers any dietary supplement, drug, or food product the respondents sell or market, including CBD products.
  • Finally, the order requires the respondents to pay the FTC $30,583.14the amount consumers paid Kushly for products sold using deceptive marketing.

FTC Announces Latest Enforcement Action Halting Deceptive CBD Product Marketing

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, Resorcinols, Dietary supplement, False advertising, Federal Trade Commission, Organ systems, CBD

The Federal Trade Commission today announced its latest law enforcement action to halt deceptive health and efficacy claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission today announced its latest law enforcement action to halt deceptive health and efficacy claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products.
  • In addition, the complaint alleges the respondents falsely told consumers that scientific studies or research prove that CBD product effectively treat, mitigate, or cure the diseases, including hypertension, Parkinsons disease, and Alzheimers disease.
  • The proposed administrative order settling the FTCs chargescovers any dietary supplement, drug, or food product the respondents sell or market, including CBD products.
  • Finally, the order requires the respondents to pay the FTC $30,583.14the amount consumers paid Kushly for products sold using deceptive marketing.

FTC and CBD: Latest case challenges unproven health claims

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Deception, False advertising, Fraud

Announced in December 2020, Operation CBDeceit involved six settlements with companies making unproven claims that products containing CBD could treat Parkinsons disease, dementia, ALS, cancer, arthritis, and other serious medical conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Announced in December 2020, Operation CBDeceit involved six settlements with companies making unproven claims that products containing CBD could treat Parkinsons disease, dementia, ALS, cancer, arthritis, and other serious medical conditions.
  • Health claims for CBD products are subject to the same established truth-in-advertising requirements that apply to other products.
  • And challenging claims and conduct that violate the FTC Acts prohibition on unfair and deceptive practices remains the central tenet of the agencys mission.
  • Before a company makes claims of that nature, it you make claims of that nature, you must have what the FTC calls competent and reliable scientific evidence which may mean adequately controlled clinical testing.

Playrix, with WHO input, launches Yoga Season event for its Gardenscapes online gaming community

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
False advertising, Video gaming, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video games, Playrix, Types, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Fishdom

b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.

Key Points: 
  • b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.
  • As a result, Gardenscapes now has an audience of over 10 million daily active players.
  • This event is a great example of how the gaming industry and the World Health Organization can join forces for the greater good."
  • The company currently has six hit titles that are continuously updated: Manor Matters, Wildscapes, Homescapes, Gardenscapes, Fishdom, and Township.

Playrix, with WHO input, launches Yoga Season event for its Gardenscapes online gaming community

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 15, 2021
False advertising, Video gaming, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video games, Playrix, Types, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Fishdom

b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.

Key Points: 
  • b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.
  • As a result, Gardenscapes now has an audience of over 10 million daily active players.
  • This event is a great example of how the gaming industry and the World Health Organization can join forces for the greater good."
  • The company currently has six hit titles that are continuously updated: Manor Matters, Wildscapes, Homescapes, Gardenscapes, Fishdom, and Township.