Ulta Beauty Ad Alert Ulta Beauty Sometimes not even the “pretty fine print” has the answers consumers are looking for.
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Carvana Ad Alert Carvana Whether buying a car online or in-person, consumers need to do their due diligence.
TurboTax Brands TurboTax TINA.org filed an amici brief supporting FTC in case against Intuit regarding misleading TurboTax Free Edition ad campaign.
Sony Music Brands Sony Music TINA.org joined other consumer advocates including UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice and Consumer Action in filing an amici curiae brief in a case against Sony Music alleging…
Electronic Arts Brands Electronic Arts TINA.org joined coalition urging FTC to investigate video game company’s use of dark patterns and other deceptive marketing tactics.
CT Wine Stores Brands CT Wine Stores TINA.org investigated bait and switch tactics used by liquor stores in Connecticut and found that the majority of stores visited — 26 out of 30 — deceptively displayed signs that…
Verde Energy Class Action Verde Energy Allegations: Falsely promising low teaser rates followed by variable rates that are based on market conditions when the variable rate is not based on market conditions and is inflated
Verde Energy Prices Class Action Verde Energy Prices Allegations: Misleadingly offering “low cost” and “competitive” rates when the variable rates charged by the electricity supplier after the initial teaser rate expires are not tied to the market price…
The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store Ad Alert The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store When you don’t own what you buy.
BrewDog Ad Alert BrewDog Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.
Gateway Energy Services Class Action Gateway Energy Services Allegations: Misleadingly luring consumers into switching energy suppliers by offering competitive, market-based rates when consumers who switch actually end up paying more for their energy
What Does Hotels.com Mean When It Says Listings Are ‘Near the Beach’? Ad Alert What Does Hotels.com Mean When It Says Listings Are ‘Near the Beach’? Hotel listings as far as 10 miles away from the ocean are advertised as “near the beach” on booking site.
Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option Ad Alert Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield (Illinois) Ad Alert Baymont by Wyndham Springfield (Illinois) Hotel advertises on its website access to an indoor pool that’s been closed for months.
MoviePass Subscriptions Class Action MoviePass Subscriptions Allegations: Operating a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme
Lucky Bingo Ad Alert Lucky Bingo Players say free app limits cash rewards the closer they get to the minimum balance required to cash out.