Week of August 14, 2023
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Mouse Print*-- Fast Food Portion Sizes Often Misrepresented
This week we continue talking about how fast food portion sizes in advertising tend to exaggerate the amount of meat in the items they are promoting. We raise questions about food from Subway, Arby's, KFC, and Popeye's.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Quiz: Can You Spot the Scam?
The Washington Post has put together an eight-question quiz to see if you can spot scam emails and rogue websites. Take the quiz.
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Can Prevagen Really Improve Your Memory?
We've all seen the TV commercials for Prevagen -- a supplement that claims to improve one's memory. Over 10 years ago, the FDA sent the company a warning letter saying among other things that it was making impermissible treatment claims. Truth in Advertising (TINA) has also taken numerous steps over the years alleging that the company has been making deceptive claims. Here is TINA's account of the issues relating to the research the company has done and their claims based on that.
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Couple Loses $22,000 in Bank Scam
[Ignore ad at start.] This senior answered his wife's phone and was told there was fraudulent activity on her debit card and that the bank was putting a stop on it. The crook, posing as the bank, promised to send a new card, but just needed to verify their identity with a password that was being sent to that cellphone. That's when this consumer made a big mistake. [Web version of story.]
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Apply for a Target RedCard and Get $50 Off a $50 Purchase
Until August 19 only, if you apply for a Target RedCard (debit or credit), you will get a coupon for $50 off a $50 purchase (some items excluded) good until September 18th. RedCard holders get free shipping on most Target.com items and 5% Off at Target and Target.com. This is the most generous new card offer from Target that we have seen. They also have a new reloadable card, that acts like a prepaid Visa card, and it qualifies for a $50 credit after you spend $50 at Target. See all rules on Target website.
Taco Tuesday Freebie at Taco Bell
Taco Bell restaurants will be offering a free Doritos Locos Taco every Tuesday on 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, and 9/5. Apparently you have to order it online or in the app. Skimpy details are here.
Blaze Pizza -- Buy One, Get One Free
Through Wednesday, August 16, Blaze Pizza is offering an unadvertised buy one, get one free offer on pizza ordered online or through their app. Use promo code when checking out: BOGOFREE .
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4 Medical Tests You Never Heard Of
Consumer Reports says there are some supplementary medical tests beyond the usual ones that may be available by request or at your doctor's discretion. They describe four of those tests and for whom they are most appropiate.
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