AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

FCC to issue largest fine in agency history.

What You Need to Know about Lear Capital

Investing with Lear may test your mettle when it comes to precious coins.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

Food and Drug Administration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that is responsible for protecting public health through regulation and supervision of several different types of products, including food…

U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education (ED), which was created in 1980, is divided into several different offices.  One of its offices, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), is charged with…

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

Lawsuit accuses airline of running a bait and switch.

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

Pinnacle Property Management Services

Allegations: Failing to include various fees in advertised rental prices

U-Haul

Allegations: Deceptively increasing the advertised price of rentals by way of its gasoline return policy and failing to adequately disclose the terms and conditions of the policy

Several Brands of Baby Foods

Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals

CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals

Surge in class-action lawsuits follows congressional report.

Toddler Beginnings

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as nutritionally appropriate for children who are nine months and older

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims

MLM’s long-awaited income disclosure statement, while confusing, packs some hard truths.

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