SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Ad Alert SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.
Chevrolet’s J.D. Power Dependability Awards Ad Alert Chevrolet’s J.D. Power Dependability Awards Chevy pulls a bait and switch as it attempts to pass off unproven new models as dependable.
Expedia Member Hotels Ad Alert Expedia Member Hotels Class-action lawsuit alleges booking site is engaging in a “classic bait and switch.”
The High Cost of SmartFares.com Ad Alert The High Cost of SmartFares.com Everyone wants to travel cheaply. But be wary of travel sites advertising extraordinarily low prices.
U.S. Cellular Belief Plan Ad Alert U.S. Cellular Belief Plan How long a period does “never” cover? Three years, says U.S. Cellular, making “never” a relatively short time. The wireless service provider promised consumers in 2010 that with its “Belief…
Bumble Bee Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Ad Alert Bumble Bee Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
A $49.95 Any Sewer or Drain Ad Alert A $49.95 Any Sewer or Drain TINA.org reader was charged a lot more than the advertised price. He’s not alone.
Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares Ad Alert Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares Lawsuit accuses airline of running a bait and switch.
Best Buy Black Friday Ad Alert Best Buy Black Friday If an electronics store sends you an email advertising a $2200 television as being on-sale for $999, should you actually be able to buy the television at the $999 price?…
CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org Ad Alert CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org Advertisements are everywhere — sometimes they even appear in our own website’s comment section. On our original ad alert for CCW Safe — a self-defense, legal defense subscription service — a CCW…
Urban Outfitters Ad Alert Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters recently ran a promotion in which they gave out 10% off coupons alongside collectible pins in the mail. Here is the e-mail that ran with the physical mail…
Orkin’s Free Inspections Ad Alert Orkin’s Free Inspections Pest control company updates marketing to be “clearer” about what it is actually offering.
Red Envelope Ad Alert Red Envelope A reader was able to catch this radio ad for RedEnvelope.com, a shopping website that is advertising “25% off almost everything” if you use the code “FAST” at checkout.…
Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Ad Alert Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.
FloSports, FloWrestling Ad Alert FloSports, FloWrestling Streaming service advertises a monthly rate for a wrestling package that has no monthly plan.
Fitzgerald Auto Mall Ad Alert Fitzgerald Auto Mall Consumer accuses dealership of pulling a bait and switch.
RollyChic Boots Ad Alert RollyChic Boots Consumer says she was scammed by company, which advertised on Facebook. And she’s not the only one.
eHarmony vs. Match.com Ad Alert eHarmony vs. Match.com Dating website eHarmony claims in its television and web ads that it makes more marriages than anyone else.