TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

Five deceptive ad trends to be wary of this year.

2023 Reasonable Consumer Quiz

See how you stack up.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

CATrends: Where’s the Booze?

Lawsuits allege some hard truths.

CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

Get a load of this.

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

Will it enforce them this time?

What You Should Know about Free Bets

Seven terms that may apply to that enticing free bet offer.

2022 Reasonable Consumer Quiz

See how you stack up.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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

2021 Reasonable Consumer Quiz

See how you stack up.

Deceptive Ads of 2021

Some bad ads from this year.

Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.

Zooming in on the Fine Print: Noom

Booking a Vacation Online?

These claims may trip you up.

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

Surrender your iTunes movies.

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.