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Econsumer.gov Consumer Basics Econsumer.gov Econsumer.gov, which was established in 2001, is a website where consumers can file complaints about online and related transactions with foreign companies.
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Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception Consumer News Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Though you may have seen or heard…
TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Consumer News TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.
Carvana Ad Alert Carvana Whether buying a car online or in-person, consumers need to do their due diligence.
The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance Blog The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance TINA.org submits a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
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StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Ad Alert StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.
Grand Canyon University Ad Alert Grand Canyon University FTC lawsuit accuses school of misleading students pursuing doctoral degrees.
CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews Consumer News CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
SportsEngine Class Action SportsEngine Allegations: Failing to include its variable Online Processing Fee in advertised prices
FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions Consumer News FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions TINA.org supported effort and applauds updated rule.
The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition Blog The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.
Magic Styler’s Refund Policy Ad Alert Magic Styler’s Refund Policy This risk-free trial might have you pulling your hair out.
HuntVault Hunting Gear Subscriptions Ad Alert HuntVault Hunting Gear Subscriptions Why you should read all the terms before taking the bait on this offer.
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