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ASA uphold another complaint against Paul Coleman

ASA uphold another complaint against Paul Coleman

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Paul Coleman. A complaint has been raised against website www.private-syndicate.co.uk, which encourages gambling as an alternative to employment. The complainant challenged the claims about the "100% Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee" of the VIP In

ASA rules on more misleading debt advice ads

ASA rules on more misleading debt advice ads

KwikChex has previously reported on the Advertising Standards Authority rulings in favour of the Money and Pensions Service, which had challenged the legitimacy of paid-for search advertisements promoting debt relief solutions. The ASA has now ruled against two further companies promoting debt relief advice via paid-fo

ASA uphold complaint against LC International Ltd t/a Ladbrokes

ASA uphold complaint against LC International Ltd t/a Ladbrokes

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LC International Ltd t/a Ladbrokes. A complaint was raised regarding a video on demand (VOD) ad for a Ladbrokes mobile phone app, which was aired on All4 on 25 October 2020. "The complainant challenged whether the ad depicted gambling behaviour

ASA cracks down on misleading debt advice ads

ASA cracks down on misleading debt advice ads

The latest Advertising Standards Authority investigations have ruled in favour of the Money and Pensions Service, which challenged the legitimacy of paid-for search advertisements promoting debt relief solutions. A number of concerns were raised regarding the companies Fidelitas Group Ltd and National Direct Service in

ASA Uphold Complaint against Profit Accumulator Ltd

ASA Uphold Complaint against Profit Accumulator Ltd

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Profit Accumulator Ltd. Concerns were raised regarding both "A paid-for Facebook post and a website for casino bonus hunting service Bonus Accumulator" which were seen in June 2020. "The complainant challenged whether the claims: 1. ‘This

ASA Crackdown on Misleading COVID-19 Antibody Tests

ASA Crackdown on Misleading COVID-19 Antibody Tests

We published an article in July highlighting the UK Advertising Standards Authority’s steps to remove online ads promoting untested cures and treatments for Coronavirus. This came after complaints had been raised against companies using their websites and social media accounts to advertise unlicensed IV booster drip tr

ASA Uphold Complaint against ElectraWorks Ltd t/a Foxy Games

ASA Uphold Complaint against ElectraWorks Ltd t/a Foxy Games

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against ElectraWorks Ltd t/a Foxy Games. A complaint was raised against a "paid-for Google search ad for Foxy Games, seen on 11 July 2020, which was displayed when the search term ‘make money online’ was used, stated ‘Earn Money Online – Fo

ASA Crackdown on Untested Coronavirus Cures and Treatments

ASA Crackdown on Untested Coronavirus Cures and Treatments

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken steps to remove online ads promoting untested cures and treatments for Coronavirus. A number of complaints have been raised against companies using their websites and social media accounts to advertise unlicensed IV booster drip treatments for Coronavirus. Click he

ASA Uphold Complaint against Paul Coleman

ASA Uphold Complaint against Paul Coleman

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Paul Coleman. A complaint has been raised against website www.makelifeincome.com, which encourages gambling as an alternative to employment. The complainant challenged the claims about the success rate and uniqueness of the system that had been

KwikChex – some of the highlights of 2016

KwikChex – some of the highlights of 2016

For the video summary of our 2016 highlights on YouTube - click here January KwikChex in Middle East & Asia January saw KwikChex visiting clients and carrying out investigations in the UAE and Asia. We were once again particularly indebted to long term KwikChex clients and friends Max Hart and Dong [...]

ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Relief UK

ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Relief UK

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Relief UK. A complaint was filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in October 2015. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex ma

ASA Uphold Complaint against Easy Consulting SL

ASA Uphold Complaint against Easy Consulting SL

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Easy Consulting SL t/a www.directresortsinternational.co.uk. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. The investigation by KwikChex challenge