Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

Bespoke Apothecary

Products marketed to treat COVID are pulled in wake of FDA/FTC warning letter.

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Sometimes the trick is the treat.

Talenti Gelato

Ingredients contradict claims that frozen dessert is ‘non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.’

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.

‘Complimentary Bottle’ of Nugenix Total-T

Promotion for purported testosterone booster has some hard-to-believe claims.

Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash

How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?

International Service Assessment Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Autism Therapy Startup Blames ‘Unfortunate Bug’ For Misleading Reviews On Its Website

Katie Jennings, Forbes

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes. 

The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

TINA.org submits a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.

Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included)

Expecting a hardcover book, TINA.org reader receives a link for a digital download instead.

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

Capsule Online Pharmacy

Allegations: Representing that customers’ personal information is “always secure” and stored in “an encrypted, HIPPA-compliant environment” when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Ratings for Priceline’s Secret Hotel Express Deals

Dueling and potentially confusing hotel ratings muddy deals.

TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

Gimme the loot (boxes).

Suddenlink

Enticing promotion for a Visa gift card has strings — and a cautionary tale from a consumer.