Roundup at Target

Target’s Shelf Prices

Allegations: Charging consumers more than the price advertised on store shelves

“Free” Gift Cards at Target

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who spend $40 or more on toys and kids’ books could get a free $10 gift card when they’re actually charged $10 for the gift…

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Target’s Up & Up Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when they contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness

iPhones at Target

Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked

Target Text Spam

Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations?

Alyssa Lapid, Meredith Lawrence, Lisa Peterson, Fashionista

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.

Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Students Targeted by Elixir ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Robin Henry, The London Times

FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Don’t Fall for the ‘Memory’ Pills Targeting Baby Boomers

Emily Dreyfuss, WIRED

New Federal Rule Targets Fraudulent ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Herb Weisbaum, Checkbook

Seven Scams that Target Veterans

Don’t get fooled.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

Targeting Womanhood

Happy National Women’s Health Week.

FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry

Proposed new earnings claim rule comes three years after TINA.org comment to FTC.

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

Targeting fraud: Complaints against hard-sell Utah coaching firms made public

Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune