CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks

State officials in Connecticut are warning consumers about a postal scam in which residents are being notified that they’ve “won” a lottery. But what they receive is really a bogus government…

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

Fake Government Calls

A number of people in the immigrant community have been receiving calls and text messages from people falsely claiming to be government agents. The callers often claimed to be from…

U.S. Senate Testimony

TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a Senate Subcommittee about COVID-19 pandemic scams.

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.

Discounts at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh Stores

March 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal…

$50 Red Lobster Gift Card

Lobster lovers, beware: This gift card is no easy catch and the pursuit of it may cost you plenty.

Tremendous Prepaid Cards

Allegations: Falsely representing that its prepaid card is equivalent to a “Cash Payment” and the “Most widely accepted prepaid card”

Offer for an Amazon Gift Card in Exchange for Review

Amazon prohibits sellers from offering customers “compensation of any kind” in exchange for writing reviews.

Soft Sheen-Carson Optimum Salon Haircare® brand Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer Kit

January 2018: The Smith case was transferred to the Southern District of Alabama to be consolidated with similar cases. (Smith v. L’Oreal USA, Inc. and Soft Sheen-Carson, LLC, Case No.…

New Nordic Skin Care Collagen Filler

Skin care claims referred to federal officials.

Carnivore Club Groupon

Same amount of meat can be purchased for less on company’s own website.

United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option

United customers encouraged to “offset” their flight as airline CEO blasts such carbon offset projects.

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Does Amex and TripAdvisor’s new sponsored content program follow FTC regs?

Sale Prices at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh

In May 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts on children’s apparel and accessories sold in retail and outlet stores. Specifically,…

Ashley Benson Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers

FCC says advertised minutes had an impossible stipulation.

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Rachel Parcell Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…