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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

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The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

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Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

TINA.org puts the auto industry on notice.

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

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Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety

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Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety

Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

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FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

Can you spot what’s wrong with these ads?

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

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How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

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Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

An American Success Story Between 1990 and 2008, Spectacularly-successful financial services company whose business model was based on selling mortgages to families that couldn’t afford them, then selling those worthless…

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Zombie Endorsements

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Zombie Endorsements

Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

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What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Odds are you being good at trivia is not enough if you want to pay off your student loan debt with this app.

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

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LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

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Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

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LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

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Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Paid-for post or just conspicuous consumption?

Ad or Not? Olivia Munn, Booking.com, and People Magazine

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Ad or Not? Olivia Munn, Booking.com, and People Magazine

The mysterious timing of a celeb Insta post and a tabloid article makes us wonder if there’s trouble in paradise.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

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TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Payday Lender Ordered to Pay over $1 Billion for Deceiving Customers

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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…

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

Can you trust an online review?

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

Zombie Endorsements

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Ad or Not? Olivia Munn, Booking.com, and People Magazine

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

Payday Lender Ordered to Pay over $1 Billion for Deceiving Customers