“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…

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…

Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

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

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

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

Y. S. Health Corp

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Y.S. Health Corp for making drug claims in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Y.S. Health Corp is also under…

Atlas Shingles

Apple Lightning Connector

Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

The old switcheroo?

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

Atlas Roofing Chalet Shingles

Herbalife Confirms FTC Has Launched a Probe

Company has been under increasing scrutiny.

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies?

A company that sells weight-loss smoothie mixes seems to be hiding the real truth in the fine print.

Phillips’ Colon Health’s Bloated Claims

DOJ alleges Bayer violated previous court order by making unsupported claims about product.

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges

Commercial for Frontier truck at issue.

Court Order Forces Prevagen to Scrub Memory-Improvement Claims

MADISON, CONN. Dec. 12, 2024— In a win for consumers, a court has ordered Quincy Bioscience to stop advertising Prevagen using memory-improvement claims. This follows a near-decade-long campaign by the…

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.