Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Consumer News Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…
International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Consumer News International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Cyber scammers focus of effort.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
The FDA’s Supplement Problem Consumer News The FDA’s Supplement Problem Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.
TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Consumer News TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores Consumer News Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores TINA.org investigation finds ratings don’t match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.
MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims Consumer News MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.
Cow Colostrum Supplements Consumer News Cow Colostrum Supplements What you need to know about what some are calling “liquid gold.”
TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Consumer News FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate Consumer News Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams Consumer News Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams Sadly, tragedies are an opportunity for scammers to set up fake charities.
Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday Consumer News Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
California Wildfire Relief Scams Consumer News California Wildfire Relief Scams What you need to do before you give.