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Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

Consumer News

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world.  Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

Asurion’s Cell Phone Insurance for T-Mobile Customers

Class Action

Asurion’s Cell Phone Insurance for T-Mobile Customers

In November 2015, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Asurion and T-Mobile. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2006, alleged that Asurion misleadingly…

Walmart’s Cell Phone Insurance Plans

Class Action

Walmart’s Cell Phone Insurance Plans

In November 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely advertising cell phone insurance plans. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the store advertised and sold insurance…

Duracell

Brands

Duracell

TINA.org filed an amicus curiae brief in a case regarding the deceptive marketing of Duracell Ultra batteries supporting a class member’s petition for review to the U.S. Supreme Court to…

Rachel Parcell

Brands

Rachel Parcell

TINA.org investigated Rachel Parcell as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

Ad Alert

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TV-Commercial-AT_T-Family-Sharing-Plans-Sleeping-Baby-Rethink-Possible.mp4 This ad could make it seem, to a reasonable consumer, that your family of four will pay only $160 a month for a phone plan that includes 10 GB…

U.S. Stem Cell Clinic

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U.S. Stem Cell Clinic

Florida facility becomes one of the FDA’s initial targets in a crackdown on stem cell clinics across the country.

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Ad Alert

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream. LifeCell promises that its product works in “just 17 seconds”…

Oh, Verizon

Blog

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Screens of iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max

Class Action

Screens of iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max

November 2019: A federal judge dismissed claims that the company misrepresented the size of the screen, but allowed claims that the company misrepresented the pixel count to move forward. December…

U.S. Cellular Belief Plan

Ad Alert

U.S. Cellular Belief Plan

How long a period does “never” cover? Three years, says U.S. Cellular, making “never” a relatively short time. The wireless service provider promised consumers in 2010 that with its “Belief…

Consumer Cellular

Class Action

Consumer Cellular

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Consumer Cellular’s cell towers and wireless service is the best and most competent as compared to several competitors

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