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TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

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TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.

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Cost to ask a question and actually have it answered remains elusive for consumers.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

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Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

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FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

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Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

Nation’s largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

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FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

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App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

Apollo Mental Clarity

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Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

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MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

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California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

What You Should Know about New U Life

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What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

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TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

JustAnswer

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

Apollo Mental Clarity

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

What You Should Know about New U Life

Life Alert