Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions

Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.

Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up

Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat.

Deceptive Cancer Care Marketing By the Numbers

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

The age-old debate: to lease or to buy?  We could go on and on about depreciation and interest costs, what you’re paying for in a lease versus what you’re paying…

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.

Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.

Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes

Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.

FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme

Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

Telemarketers have picked up on the fact that many of us now use caller ID to screen calls.  According to the law, telemarketers must display accurate information, but some scam…

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and AOL launch TrustInAds.org.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

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.