FTC Negative Option Offer Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Negative Option Offer Comments TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC on ways to better protect consumers from deceptive negative option offers.
Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others Class Action Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement Consumer News GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
SeaWorld’s Treatment of Killer Whales Class Action SeaWorld’s Treatment of Killer Whales Allegations: Misleadingly hiding the mistreatment of its killer whales and the detrimental impact captivity has on them
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Consumer News Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators Consumer News DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?
Carnivore Club Groupon Ad Alert Carnivore Club Groupon Same amount of meat can be purchased for less on company’s own website.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
It’s All about the Pork Consumer News It’s All about the Pork Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers Consumer News FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.
AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Consumer News AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.
Married but Lonely Ad Alert Married but Lonely We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
Watch Out For Hidden Ads On Social Media Media Coverage Watch Out For Hidden Ads On Social Media Benjamin Briscoe, WFMY News 2