Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud Consumer News Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…
The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter Consumer News The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.
Payday Lender Ordered to Pay over $1 Billion for Deceiving Customers Consumer News Payday Lender Ordered to Pay over $1 Billion for Deceiving Customers For the latest on this case, click here. A federal court judge has ordered AMG Capital and its chief operator, race car driver Scott Tucker, to pay more than $1…
Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed Consumer News Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.
CATrends: What the Fudge? Consumer News CATrends: What the Fudge? Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Consumer News CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Consumer News CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Consumer News Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Company tweet muddies sponsored content.
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom Consumer News LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Consumer News Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.
Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope Consumer News Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams Consumer News TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop.
FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire Consumer News FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Consumer News 7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.
TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth Consumer News TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.
CFPB Opens Door to Class-Action Suits against Financial Firms Consumer News CFPB Opens Door to Class-Action Suits against Financial Firms New rule prohibits financial institutions from blocking consumers from pursuing class-action litigation.