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The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition
TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule
TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule
Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens
Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.
So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?
Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.
FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up
Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.
Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail
What you see may NOT be what you get.
Seen or heard a deceptive ad? Report an Ad
TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising
Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.
Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’
A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.
FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.