Search - Truth in Advertising

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

Consumer News

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.

TurboTax Free

Ad Alert

TurboTax Free

Spoiler: Filing your taxes with this product “could cost you money” and those are TurboTax’s words.

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

Ad Alert

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

“Free Shipping on ALL Orders” turns out only to be good on around 90 percent of orders.

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Ad Alert

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Ad Alert

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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

TurboTax’s Free Services

Class Action

TurboTax’s Free Services

Allegations: Deceptively marketing TurboTax’s free tax filing services

ButcherBox’s ‘Free Bacon For Life’

Ad Alert

ButcherBox’s ‘Free Bacon For Life’

We have bad news.

Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K

Ad Alert

Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K

Precious metals seller transcends the very meaning of free, among other problems for consumers.

Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K

Ad Alert

Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K

Know what you’re getting into with this promotion for $500 worth of “free” silver coins.

Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’

Ad Alert

Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’

As a TINA.org reader put it, it’s only “free” if you first spend money.

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

Ad Alert

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

The movie ticket subscription service is back. Unfortunately, so too are the deceptive ads.

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

Consumer News

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

Games are free to download but not to play, lawsuits allege.

Puritan’s Pride’s Buy One Get One Free Promotion

Class Action

Puritan’s Pride’s Buy One Get One Free Promotion

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Puritan’s Pride alleging that the company misleadingly markets that customers who purchase products may obtain other products for “free” (i.e., “buy…

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Consumer News

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Consumer News

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

What You Should Know about Free Bets

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Free Bets

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

“Ski Free” Promotion

Class Action

“Ski Free” Promotion

October 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 25,…

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Class Action

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products

Stephen Ridley’s ‘Free Online Piano Masterclass’

Ad Alert

Stephen Ridley’s ‘Free Online Piano Masterclass’

Why this piano man may not give you the keys to success.

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

Class Action

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against H&R Block for allegedly misleadingly advertising its “Free Online” product to make taxpayers think that using the product would allow them…

Popular Searches

Close Filters

Product Category

Marketing Tactic

Resource Type

Feature

Article Type

Legal Effort

Press Type

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

TurboTax Free

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

TurboTax’s Free Services

ButcherBox’s ‘Free Bacon For Life’

Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K

Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K

Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

Puritan’s Pride’s Buy One Get One Free Promotion

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

What You Should Know about Free Bets

“Ski Free” Promotion

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Stephen Ridley’s ‘Free Online Piano Masterclass’

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product