T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M Consumer News T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M Proposed agreement with the FTC would settle cramming allegations.
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Consumer News New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court Consumer News Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court Assets to be turned over to a receiver.
Ads of a Different Color Consumer News Ads of a Different Color “Native advertising” blurs lines between ads and content.
Make Government and Business Imposters Pay Consumer News Make Government and Business Imposters Pay TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.
SEC Sues OnPassive Alleging It’s a Pyramid Scheme Consumer News SEC Sues OnPassive Alleging It’s a Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit claims company defrauded over 800,000 investors of more than $108 million.
How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims Consumer News How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships Consumer News FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law Consumer News TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.
Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Consumer News Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For? Consumer News Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For? Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.