Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims Consumer Basics Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.
UV Sanitizer USA Ad Alert UV Sanitizer USA When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.
Safe & Healthy Disinfecting UV Light Ad Alert Safe & Healthy Disinfecting UV Light When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.
TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme Press Release TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…
Simple Green Cleaners Class Action Simple Green Cleaners Allegations: Misleadingly advertising cleaners as “non-toxic” when they are harmful to humans, animals and the environment
iFLO AC Cleaner Ad Alert iFLO AC Cleaner Is this device maker blowing hot air when it comes to its clog-free claims?
KASKER and Caesarstone Quartz Countertops Class Action KASKER and Caesarstone Quartz Countertops Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that countertops are easy to maintain and “resistant to stains, scratches, and moisture”
U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads Consumer News U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.
New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe Consumer News New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.
The Honest Company Ad Alert The Honest Company Company’s “free” trial for diapers and wipes could end up costing you big if you miss the terms.
9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Consumer News 9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Green marketing claims you should think twice about.
Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
Quicken Loans Ad Alert Quicken Loans Officials fine lender $250K for alleged misleading mailings to service members and veterans.
Glade Sprays Ad Alert Glade Sprays Consumers complain company needs to freshen up its substantiation for odor elimination claims.
Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 Consumer News Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.
How Clean Can Coal Really Be? Consumer News How Clean Can Coal Really Be? What are clean coal ads leaving out?
Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Ad Alert Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Unsupported claims to remove more plaque than a competitor’s e-toothbrush land product’s marketers in hot water.