#DeceptiveAdvertising

FTC sues H&R Block over deceptive ‘free’ online filing ads

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February 23, 2024 at 05:21PM The FTC filed a lawsuit against H&R Block, alleging deceptive advertising for its “free” online tax filing and pressuring users to buy more expensive services. H&R Block’s 70,000 tax pros worldwide cater to a $3.5 billion revenue. The FTC claims the company misleads customers and makes downgrading products and obtaining … Read more

FTC orders Intuit to stop pushing “free” software that isn’t really free

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January 22, 2024 at 04:42PM The FTC ordered Intuit to stop promoting its software as “free” unless it’s truly free for all consumers, following a deceptive advertising campaign for TurboTax. The order prohibits misleading ads and requires clear disclosure of eligibility and terms for free products. Intuit is also barred from providing false information about … Read more