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Rihanna’s lingerie brand accused of deceptive marketing by ad watchdog group

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Rihanna’s lingerie brand accused of deceptive marketing by ad watchdog group

Megan Graham, CNBC

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

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HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

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GasBuddy

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GasBuddy

Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Big Fish Casino and Jackpot Magic Slots

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Big Fish Casino and Jackpot Magic Slots

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing in-app purchases in Big Fish Casino and Jackpot Magic Slots

Sales on Nectar Products

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Sales on Nectar Products

Allegations: Falsely advertising sales

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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

Guns of Glory: Lost Island

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Guns of Glory: Lost Island

Allegations: Falsely advertising that prices are discounted and the availability of certain packs is limited

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

PrettyLittleThing

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PrettyLittleThing

The truth about sales advertised as sitewide can be ugly.

Dossier+ Memberships

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Dossier+ Memberships

Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.

Books-A-Million

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Books-A-Million

This store’s discounts do not go by the book.

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

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Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

AARP Membership

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AARP Membership

The only thing more “ridiculous” than the touted benefits is the cancellation process.

Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing

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Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing

TINA.org files FTC complaint against company.

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Trickery Charges Related to Prime

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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Trickery Charges Related to Prime

FTC lawsuit alleged company duped consumers into signing up and then made it hard to cancel.

Factor: 50% Off Your First Box

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Unboxing this meal kit company’s enticing offer.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

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Rihanna’s lingerie brand accused of deceptive marketing by ad watchdog group

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

GasBuddy

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

Big Fish Casino and Jackpot Magic Slots

Sales on Nectar Products

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Guns of Glory: Lost Island

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

PrettyLittleThing

Dossier+ Memberships

Books-A-Million

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

AARP Membership

Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Trickery Charges Related to Prime

Factor: 50% Off Your First Box

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025