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How well did they work for us? May 21, 2010— -- We all want to believe what the informericals advertise on television -- but do they really work that well? I put five products to test so that you ...

Trudeau was found in contempt for violating a judge-ordered asset freeze. Sept. 18, 2013— -- Controversial TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau, who in July was found in contempt for failing to pay a $37.6 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Kevin Trudeau is a finagler of finances, currently hiding tens of millions of dollars somewhere, according to federal prosecutors who want him back in prison. Trudeau, who made a ...

Washboard abs, stain-free carpets, and the ability to dice a tomato with a playing card: Do these promises sound familiar? These are just a few of the claims made by some of the world’s most ...

When it’s late at night, a talented TV salesperson can make even the most cautious viewers believe that the sun might not rise in the morning if they don’t buy that set of Bowie knives, wildlife ...

A splashy White House event was aimed at boosting the EV maker. It’s more likely to fan the flames of Tesla’s backlash than put out the fire. What Trump was truly selling, though, wasn’t just Tesla, ...