How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.

TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million

Nation’s largest prepaid mobile provider settles charges it throttled customers.

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste

TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.

Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.

Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

How much is really in there?

Apple’s Wi-Fi Assist Application

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.

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.

Which Super Bowl 51 Advertisers Have Fumbled Ad Claims?

More than 80 percent of companies advertising in this year’s game have faced deceptive advertising challenges.

What You Should Know about Nerium

Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.

Glucosamine Supplements: Rexall, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Others

Waiakea Volcanic Water

“Premium” bottled water actually comes from the tap, according to a Hawaiian water official.

Truvia® Natural Sweetener

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Jury Convicts Trudeau of Contempt for Misleading Infomercials

Diet book pitchman jailed and awaiting sentencing.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings

Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.

Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle

A TINA.org reader sent us a copy of Frontier’s advertised prices for its TV bundles: But the reader says when he called to sign up for the TV and Internet…