Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023

And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.

Federal Contractor Registry

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

US Federal Contractor Registration

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Federal Award Management Registration

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

GetSAMNow.com

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Navient’s Auto Pay

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the interest rates for student loan borrowers who pay using Auto Pay will be discounted by 0.25%

Chegg’s Educational Products and Services

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the company protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Sam Renewal Support

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Select GCR

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

Pencils Down: Princeton Review Revises Marketing following TINA.org Investigation

SAT test prep company comes clean about its money-back guarantee.

What You Should Know about Elomir

What you need to know before you #hitthestrip.

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

LendingTree

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company protects and safeguards personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

The Nursing Program at Aspen University

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the nursing program provides “the essential skills needed to practice as a professional registered nurse” when various aspects of the program are “completely inadequate” to support…

The Princeton Review SAT Prep Course Database

OnPassive’s FIFA World Cup Sponsor Claims

Adidas, Coca-Cola, Visa and … OnPassive?

Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program

Note the asterisk.

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

Nearly recalled by the FDA, BOO is purportedly back on the market.