Worst False Ad Settlements of 2025
Some class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.
Cartice
CATrends: Deceptive Deals
Grand Circle Cruise Line
Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges
The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings
Companies Accused of Greenwashing
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Recent ad alerts, consumer news posts and blogs published on TINA.org.
Google: It’s Pixel, actually
It’s not you Thomas, it’s Pixel’s 100x zoom, actually.
WeightWatchers: 6 Months Free
Free offer requires spending money.
Skull Shaver’s Early Bird Sale
Trying to take advantage of this sale may not be as smooth as advertised.
Roblox Bid for Ad Riches Collides With Wary Sponsors, Developers
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
UIC Aspire Grant
TINA.org digs into school’s debt-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?
State-by-State Resources
Where you can file complaints or research a business in your state.