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TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.

Foreign Beer May Actually Be Brewed Locally

Foreign Beer May Actually Be Brewed Locally

Their ads entice you with visions of far-off lands, beautiful people speaking with accents, and the unique taste of imported beer. But the reality is that it’s expensive to ship…

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

You’ve seen the ads: “No credit? No Problem!” or “We’ll get you a loan regardless of your credit” or “You’ve been pre-qualified!” And our personal favorite: “We don’t care about…

Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories”

Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories”

So, by now, we hope that you have taken our advice on how to block pop-ups ads and limit the amount of spam filling up your inbox. But though you…

Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools

Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools

The vast majority of private schools are nonprofits, or organizations that put all money earned back into the school. By contrast, a school that is operated for profit sends money…

Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

When the FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers over the deceptive marketing of Skechers’ toning shoes, everyone ooed…

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.

Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

Emails may contain viruses and malware to steal your identity.

Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits

President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits

New York AG calls settlement “a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university.”

Holiday Shopping: Not Every Deal’s Worth It

Holiday Shopping: Not Every Deal’s Worth It

Protect yourself against deceptive advertising this holiday shopping season.

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Which Super Bowl 51 Advertisers Have Fumbled Ad Claims?

Which Super Bowl 51 Advertisers Have Fumbled Ad Claims?

More than 80 percent of companies advertising in this year’s game have faced deceptive advertising challenges.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

How Clean Can Coal Really Be?

How Clean Can Coal Really Be?

What are clean coal ads leaving out?

We’re No. 1! No, We’re No. 1!

We’re No. 1! No, We’re No. 1!

Are networks being upfront about their upfront week ads?

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

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

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

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.