Cash Tracking System: Gifting Scheme? Ad Alert Cash Tracking System: Gifting Scheme? An unsolicited phone call promising cash should raise all sorts of red flags.
What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies? Ad Alert What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies? A company that sells weight-loss smoothie mixes seems to be hiding the real truth in the fine print.
US Capital Advance Ad Alert US Capital Advance A reader contacted us with a complaint about US Capital Advance, a loan provider she says took her money and never provided her with a loan. A couple of things…
Thumbtack Ad Alert Thumbtack Thumbtack is a website that claims it’s “a new way to hire local services.” The site serves as an online cork board, where consumers can post help-wanted ads for caterers,…
Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle Ad Alert Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle A TINA.org reader sent us a copy of Frontier’s advertised prices for its TV bundles: But the reader says when he called to sign up for the TV and Internet…
Sony High-Resolution Audio Ad Alert Sony High-Resolution Audio The The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is a self-regulatory body that monitors advertising in the United Kingdom. recently upheld a complaint that Sony deceptively advertised its high-resolution audio products on…
Elena F From Russia Ad Alert Elena F From Russia Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.
Men’s Life & Health – Elite Test 360 & Ripped Muscle X Ad Alert Men’s Life & Health – Elite Test 360 & Ripped Muscle X Wait is the Rock really gone?
LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Ad Alert LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Perhaps you’ve braved the Paths of the Dead under the White Mountains and summoned the oathbreakers, the Dead Men of Dunharrow cursed by Isildur to remain in Middle-earth after failing…
Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
Optima Tax Relief Ad Alert Optima Tax Relief Optima Tax Relief advertises its services on the radio and television with TV dad Alan Thicke, who advises you not to “mess with the IRS.” Instead, he says in…
ACT Mouthwash Ad Alert ACT Mouthwash A reader submitted a tip about this ad for ACT mouthwash, which claims it can “restore enamel and make teeth up to 2x stronger.” The reader’s concern was that it…
CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash Ad Alert CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash CareOne Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible to regrow…
Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Ad Alert Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
NoMoreRack.com Ad Alert NoMoreRack.com We got this e-mail from a (probably hacked) reader: Hi tips, Last week, I sent you $10 gift card. If you’re considering taking a look at nomorerack, I would suggest…
Solution Tech Support Ad Alert Solution Tech Support A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number,…
The Tax Club Ad Alert The Tax Club In January, the Federal Trade Commission and the New York and Florida Attorneys General charged The Tax Club’s telemarketing operation with deceiving consumers who mistakenly believed its services would help…
Sunfield High School Ad Alert Sunfield High School Sunfield High School, an online high school, offers to test you and send you a high school diploma for $249. But it’s a scam. Sunfield High School claims to be…
Castle Cheese, Inc. Ad Alert Castle Cheese, Inc. Company president facing charges alleging Parmesan and Romano cheese products were falsely labeled.