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 complaints worth remembering.

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

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

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

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

VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report

TINA.org discovers some roadblocks to unlocking this purportedly free offer.

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

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

Allegations: Coffee creamer contains fewer servings than advertised

Dove Men + Care Stain Defense Antiperspirants

Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “anti yellow stains” and “anti white marks” when the active ingredient actually causes both

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery

HP Envy 13 Ultrabook Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Graphics Cards

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the speed and performance of laptops when only certain versions of the laptop perform as advertised

Carnation Breakfast Essentials French Vanilla Drink Mix

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the flavor comes from French Vanilla and “other natural flavors” without disclosing that the drink mix contains an artificial flavoring ingredient

Gas Prices at Valero Stations

Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who pay with debit cards pay higher prices

Graco’s TurboBooster Highback Car Seat and AFFIX Youth Booster Seat

Hostess Carrot Cake Donettes

FineVine’s Activated Charcoal Oral Care Products

Febreze Car Vent Clips

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