Passport Couriers Engaging in Widespread Deception, According to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 14, 2026 – Need a passport? Be wary of paying a passport courier for help, according to consumer advocacy group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). After a lengthy investigation, the…

How the Passport Courier Industry Deceives Consumers

TINA.org calls on regulators to crack down on rampant deceptive marketing among registered couriers.

Consumer Alert: Need a Passport? Read this first.

Think twice before paying a private passport courier.

DOS Registered Passport Courier Comment

TINA.org filed a comment with the State Department regarding its proposed rulemaking for its passport courier registration program.

Registered Passport Couriers

TINA.org found vast majority of active couriers registered with State Department to be engaged in deceptive marketing.

Harper & Wells Boston

What you need to know about this shady e-commerce site.

Legacy Cremation Services Brazenly Violating Federal Court Order

MADISON, CONN. May 12, 2026 – Legacy Cremation Services continues to prey on grieving families nationwide despite a federal court order intended to stop its deceptive practices, according to a…

Legacy Cremation Services

TINA.org found Legacy engaging in deceptive marketing and violating court orders.

Legacy Cremation Database

Broadway.com

Pulling back the curtain on this official-sounding website.

US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 11, 2026 – A company calling itself “Patent & Trademark Office” is violating the FTC’s Impersonation Rule as well as the FTC Act by falsely posing as…

TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam

Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.

Linda & Rachel Boutique

TINA.org digs into shop’s purported Newport roots, and more.

2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

RushMyPassport

Does this passport service live up to its name?

Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site?

TINA.org finds more of the same – and then some – from retail giant.

Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

There are several red flags regarding this purported doctor.

EZDriveMA Smishing Scam

Got a text about unpaid tolls? Here’s what you need to know.

CVS Rewards Phishing Scam

TINA.org reader receives a suspicious email.

California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.