The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

MagicJack

Revealing the true costs of this phone service’s “free” trial offer.

Verizon’s $300 Trade-In Offer

Expecting cold hard cash out of this offer? Think again.

CreditGuard of America

The cost of getting out of debt.

Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003.  In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

The Performance of Apple Devices

Allegations: Failing to disclose that devices unexpectedly power off due to a defect and an update resulted in reduced processing speeds and other operations

T-Mobile Home Internet

Bundle bungled.

Nobl’s Carry-On

This marketing may come with some baggage.

CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks)

Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.

Cricket’s 4G/LTE Services

Surface Protection Plus

We got this spam email advertising “Surface Protection Plus,” which is a . . . something. The website doesn’t ever explain quite what Surface Protection Plus is, but it appears…

FreePrints from PhotoAffections

  “So you take lots of pictures with your smartphone, right? The problem is there’s never been an easy or affordable way to get all those photos printed,” says a…

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Policies

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.

Vivoo

TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.