Solution Tech Support Ad Alert Solution Tech Support A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number,…
Urban Outfitters Ad Alert Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters recently ran a promotion in which they gave out 10% off coupons alongside collectible pins in the mail. Here is the e-mail that ran with the physical mail…
Red Envelope Ad Alert Red Envelope A reader was able to catch this radio ad for RedEnvelope.com, a shopping website that is advertising “25% off almost everything” if you use the code “FAST” at checkout.…
Nine Year Mortgage Ad Alert Nine Year Mortgage “You have a mortgage and a load of other debt. Wouldn’t it be great if it all just went away?” says this radio ad for Nine Year Mortgage. Yes,…
Check Gallery Ad Alert Check Gallery A TINA.org reader recently submitted this tip about Check Gallery, a website that sells customized bank checks. She received an e-mail advertising a two-for-one deal on personal checks, which seemed…
Empower Network Ad Alert Empower Network Empower Network says it is a “blogging platform, an intensive training, a secret blueprint on how to earn fifteen grand per month” (Stop right there, this vague description of what…
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…
Smoke Remedy Ad Alert Smoke Remedy Smokeremedy.com by Living Well Remedies promises you can quit smoking naturally with just one bottle. The bottle contains ingredients it says will help stop cravings if you just spray it…
FDA Puts the Squeeze on Olive Juice Supplement Ad Alert FDA Puts the Squeeze on Olive Juice Supplement Letter warns CreAgri CEO to drop the unapproved drug claims or else face potential regulatory action.
Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
Keto Diet Pill Scams Ad Alert Keto Diet Pill Scams Spotting a keto diet pill scam is not hard if you know what to look for.
Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed Ad Alert Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed Lawsuit accuses fast-food chain of falsely advertising amount of ingredients in some of its offerings.
Ratings for Priceline’s Secret Hotel Express Deals Ad Alert Ratings for Priceline’s Secret Hotel Express Deals Dueling and potentially confusing hotel ratings muddy deals.
Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam? Ad Alert Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam? The impact of a celebrity endorsement.
Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine Ad Alert Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine Self-regulatory body finds “clean” medicine company playing dirty.
Princeton Consumer Research Ad Alert Princeton Consumer Research The bottom line? PCR works with companies to arrive at their desired results.
Post-it Notes ‘Cubes’ Ad Alert Post-it Notes ‘Cubes’ Jot this down: These Post-it notes aren’t cubes.
Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
American Bicycle Group Ad Alert American Bicycle Group Company makes changes to its made in the USA marketing following FTC inquiry.
The Thrive Experience Ad Alert The Thrive Experience Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.