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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

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FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

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When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

The Prize Is (Not) Right

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The Prize Is (Not) Right

Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

Toying with Gender Marketing

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Toying with Gender Marketing

Not all girls like to play with dolls. What’s a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

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Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

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What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

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Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Why TINA.org sent open records requests to all 50 states and it’s vital for complaints to be public.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

May the Force of Google Be With You?

The Prize Is (Not) Right

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

Toying with Gender Marketing

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025