
HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant
False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Defenders, Inc. alleging that the company, which sells and installs home security systems, sends misleading emails to consumers. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the subject line of the emails state “Your ADT Monitored free* offer has arrived” while a lengthy disclosure in small font in the body of the email reveals that consumers must actually pay monthly fees for the company’s services. (George et al v. Defenders, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-1822, M.D. Fla.)
False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.
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The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.