FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Consumer News 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…
How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car? Consumer News How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car? It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.
Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Consumer News Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Consumer News Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.
Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims Consumer News Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams Consumer News TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop.
When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Consumer News When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Amex will send you a replacement card. It just might not have the original balance on it.
FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams Consumer News FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams Active servicemembers and veterans are frequent targets of scams and deceptive ads.
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.
The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car Consumer News The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams Consumer News Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams Fraudsters target consumers as healthcare marketplace goes live.
Beware Holiday Phishing Scams Consumer News Beware Holiday Phishing Scams Emails may contain viruses and malware to steal your identity.