Search - Truth in Advertising

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Consumer News

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

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

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.

One Medical

Class Action

One Medical

Allegations: Deceptively representing that consumers must pay annual membership fees to get medical care at One Medical offices

Policygenius

Class Action

Policygenius

Allegations: Misrepresenting that consumers’ personal information will be kept confidential and secure when a tracking pixel on the website sends their personal information to Facebook

USAA’s Membership Claims

Ad Alert

USAA’s Membership Claims

You might be surprised by who is actually eligible for USAA membership.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Consumer News

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.

Class Action

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023

MESVision

Class Action

MESVision

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023

Delta Dental

Class Action

Delta Dental

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

Consumer News

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.

Globe Life

Class Action

Globe Life

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

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Consumer News

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Consumer complaints worth remembering.

First Financial Security

Class Action

First Financial Security

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Blog

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

Press Release

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…

PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

Ad Alert

PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

TINA.org sheds light on medical device company’s marketing claims.

Stain Defense Line of Dove Men + Care

Class Action

Stain Defense Line of Dove Men + Care

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products prevent white marks and stains when they actually cause both

Dove Invisible Advanced Care Antiperspirant for Women

Class Action

Dove Invisible Advanced Care Antiperspirant for Women

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as causing “no white marks on 100 colors” and being “invisible” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks

Coffee Mate Caramel Latte Powdered Coffee Creamer