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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

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Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.

Xfinity Extreme Premier Triple Play

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Xfinity Extreme Premier Triple Play

Consumer says he was charged for installation despite a mailing that promised it would be free of charge.

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.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

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Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.

Frontier Internet Services

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Frontier Internet Services

Company promises to ditch several print and online ad claims following review.

AT&T Fiber

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AT&T Fiber

“With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?

Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

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Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

Turns out incentive is not available in, ahem, all states.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

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DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

With only a small number of movies available in 4K, NAD recommends changes to advertising.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

Class Action

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-652, D. UT.) August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Comcast for allegedly misleadingly representing…

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers

Class Action

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lenovo for allegedly misleading consumers about the quality and functionality of its Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 laptop computers.…

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

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10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

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

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.

Comcast

Class Action

Comcast

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

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Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

Oregon requiring Pfizer to get ads approved by FDA because of violations.

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

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Oh, Verizon

Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

Xfinity Extreme Premier Triple Play

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

Frontier Internet Services

AT&T Fiber

Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

Comcast

Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up