misleading

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Plaintiffs in the class-action complaint allege Entrata’s business model is deceptive and misleading, which violates both the Credit Repair Organizations Act and the Colorado Credit Services Organization Act.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"The name is misleading, this isn't about your ovaries and that's one of the massive dangers."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A spokesman for USAA, whose unpaid claims ticked up to 51% from 49% a decade ago, said the Journal’s analysis was misleading because it lacks important context around why claims may be closed without payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

McBride said she had been offered an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event celebrating all 50 states, but later concluded that characterization was misleading.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Propaganda uses misleading, biased, or exaggerated information to promote a political cause.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly