HelloFresh “Free” Ads Database

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TINA.org found meal-kit company deceptively marketing “free” meals and using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions.

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

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…

HelloFresh’s Deceptive Meal Prices

Meal kit company falsely claims consumers can get a $2.79 meal.

HelloFresh Subscription Autorenewal System

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Here’s how much you have to spend to get 17 “free” meals.

HelloFresh Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

HelloFresh Influencer Database

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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

EveryPlate: ‘$1.49 per meal’

These claims make our stomach growl.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions

TINA.org supported effort and applauds updated rule.

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

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.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

Five deceptive ad trends to be wary of this year.

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.