Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Automaker pulls ads consumer advocates said portrayed car as “self-driving.”

Health Claims

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

Homeaglow

TINA.org found home cleaning services platform falsely advertising $19 house cleanings, using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions, fabricating consumer reviews and more.

Tesla

TINA.org investigated Tesla and found that the automaker is deceptively marketing its vehicles as made in the U.S. when they are actually assembled in the U.S. using a significant amount…

EcoDiesel Vehicles

O’Reilly 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluids

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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

Policies

Made in the USA

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Nutrisystem Customers: Think Fast or Incur Charges

A considerable fee lurks for cancelation after a money-back guarantee expires.

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Features in Tesla Model S Sedans

Plexus Health Claims