TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam
Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
Broadway.com
Wuffy and Other ‘AI’ Dogs
Keurig Serves Up a K-Cup of Deception
U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple
Ellipse by LegXercise (aka Ellipse One)
Companies Accused of Greenwashing
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US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC
MADISON, CONN. Feb. 11, 2026 – A company calling itself “Patent & Trademark Office” is violating the FTC’s Impersonation Rule as well as the FTC Act by falsely posing as…
Linda & Rachel Boutique
TINA.org digs into shop’s purported Newport roots, and more.
Home Depot’s Rental Damage Protection Fee
TINA.org staffer gets surprise charge.
Costco Rotisserie Chicken: ‘No Preservatives’
Lawsuit cries fowl over preservative-free claims.
Wall of Shame
What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common? They’ve all participated in deceptive marketing campaigns. To find out who else is an offender, check out our Wall of Shame.
Consumer Basics
Learn about common deceptive marketing tactics and find out where you can file complaints at the state level.
Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims
How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.
FDA Registered, Cleared, Approved: What’s the Difference?
Medical devices like to tout their status with the FDA. But what’s behind these terms?
The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements
What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?
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Where you can file complaints or research a business in your state.