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Subscriptions to Reader’s Digest and Other Magazines

Class Action

Subscriptions to Reader’s Digest and Other Magazines

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that subscriptions to magazines will be automatically renewed

Subaru Vehicles with Certain Safety Features

Class Action

Subaru Vehicles with Certain Safety Features

Allegations: Advertised safety features fail during real-world driving conditions due to a defect

FYE’s Free VIP Memberships and Magazine Subscriptions

Class Action

FYE’s Free VIP Memberships and Magazine Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose material terms of subscriptions

BlueTEC Vehicles

Class Action

BlueTEC Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing BlueTEC vehicles as being “Clean Diesel” and “Earth Friendly”

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

ROSCA Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

ROSCA Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment supporting the FTC’s broader use of ROSCA to pursue deceptive acts.

Noblr Automobile and Other Insurance

Class Action

Noblr Automobile and Other Insurance

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

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Consumer News

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Federal officials look to crack down on deceptive subscription marketing practices at broad range of firms

Media Coverage

Federal officials look to crack down on deceptive subscription marketing practices at broad range of firms

Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

Ad Alert

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

How a $19.95 rental can cost you more than $60.

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

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The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

Ad Alert

COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

Not a real survey. Not a real reward.

Bitdefender’s Antivirus Software

Class Action

Bitdefender’s Antivirus Software

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that programs automatically renew resulting in consumers being charged without consent

Conde Nast Entertainment

Class Action

Conde Nast Entertainment

Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who sign up for magazine subscriptions will be enrolled in automatic renewal subscriptions

iTalk Global Communications

Class Action

iTalk Global Communications

Allegations: iTalk’s international communication and television services violate California law

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Class Action

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Allegations: Audible’s “free” trials of audiobooks violate California law

Dermaset

Class Action

Dermaset

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who pay for shipping and handling of “free” cosmetics will be enrolled in an automatic renewal offer

Volvo XC90

Class Action

Volvo XC90

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Volvo’s Sensus as compatible with the Android Auto app when it’s not

AT&T’s International Roaming Fees

Class Action

AT&T’s International Roaming Fees

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose when customers will be charged international roaming fees

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Subscriptions to Reader’s Digest and Other Magazines

Subaru Vehicles with Certain Safety Features

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BlueTEC Vehicles

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

ROSCA Comment

Noblr Automobile and Other Insurance

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Federal officials look to crack down on deceptive subscription marketing practices at broad range of firms

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

Bitdefender’s Antivirus Software

Conde Nast Entertainment

iTalk Global Communications

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Dermaset

Volvo XC90

AT&T’s International Roaming Fees