Chipotle Gift Cards

Allegations: Falsely representing that gift cards are treated the same as cash

Whistle Express Car Wash

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who purchase a single car wash are automatically enrolled in a monthly “Wash Club” subscription

Carlyle’s Saw Palmetto & Other Supplements

Why these products may leave you wanting more.

True Blue Car Wash Memberships

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships and making it difficult to cancel

Sales at Carter’s

Lucy Hale Instagram Database

Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash

Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.

Restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than  financial services.  Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

Dossier+ Memberships

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

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.

Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean

The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.

Fisher Investments

Unearthing the fees that Fisher charges but doesn’t disclose in some of its TV ads.

Public Storage

There’s more in store with these advertised prices.

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…

Sharkbanz

TINA.org takes a bite out of company’s research.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

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.