Wolverine Ad Alert Wolverine Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
Regal E-Cigs Ad Alert Regal E-Cigs The more things change, the more misleading e-cigarette advertising stays the same.
Hotwire’s ‘Secret Hot Rate Hotels’ Ad Alert Hotwire’s ‘Secret Hot Rate Hotels’ These big savings may not be representative of what you think.
Key Realty Ad Alert Key Realty ‘Tis the season for home buying. But remember: Listings that appear too good to be true often are.
Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Ad Alert Mark Patrick Seminars: The Hype-nosis Before you lose your bearings, open your eyes to what’s behind the hype in the hypnosis.
Swoggi – How People Are Paying Next to Nothing for New iPads Ad Alert Swoggi – How People Are Paying Next to Nothing for New iPads We saw this web “ad” amid links to third-party articles across the web — “news from across the web.” That is, we saw it in a place you wouldn’t expect…
Where Bankers Hide Money.com Ad Alert Where Bankers Hide Money.com We heard this radio ad for “WhereBankersHideMoney.com” and it set off the good ol’ suspicious-o-meter at TINA headquarters. In the ad, Farmer Henry says he’s got a bone to…
Do It Yourself Testosterone Trick – Force Factor Ad Alert Do It Yourself Testosterone Trick – Force Factor This image right here? Have you seen it all over the web? Everywhere there are web ads? A hand holding what looks like a large blister or a squishy pill?…
Ashford University Ad Alert Ashford University “I think this is a scam, an absolute scam,” Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said of Bridgepoint, the parent company of the for-profit Ashford University, during a Senate hearing in 2011.…
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…
Silver Sword Ad Alert Silver Sword The FDA is advising consumers to stay away from “Silver Sword,” a sexual-enhancement supplement sold in some retail stores and on websites, including Ebay and HardMenStore.com. (Don’t go to HardMenStore.com…
Look for the True Costs of Common Sense Cash Ad Alert Look for the True Costs of Common Sense Cash This advertisement promises that you will earn $1,000. But it charges you $50 to $100 to see the “plan” that will earn you the money. The plan involves paying $260…
Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? Ad Alert Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? This e-mail requests Data that can be used to identify you, like your name, address, birth date, or Social Security number as part of a bizarre pitch to get the…
Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included) Ad Alert Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included) Expecting a hardcover book, TINA.org reader receives a link for a digital download instead.
Google’s AI Overviews Ad Alert Google’s AI Overviews New AI-powered search feature produces misleading answers.
US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’ Ad Alert US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’ What you need to know about this offer.
Michele Oneil/Legacy Builders Ad Alert Michele Oneil/Legacy Builders What you need to know about this purported money-making opportunity.