TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.

Le Tote Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

Rent the Runway Pro

Discounted rate for dress rental site’s membership evades consumer.

Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women

Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.

Ad or Not? That Paisley Asymmetrical Dress on Instagram

You know the one we’re talking about.

Gymboree Outlet Stores

USANA Health Claims Database

Zara’s Pricing Practices

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Depend Underwear

You can’t always *depend* on the picture on the packaging.

Justice Stores’ Discounts

Discounts at Ralph Lauren

Chasing Unicorns: LuLaRoe’s Return Policy

Frustrated distributors react to LulaRoe’s ever changing return policy.

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.