Bitdefender’s Antivirus Software

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that programs automatically renew resulting in consumers being charged without consent

MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch

STOPzilla Software

accessiBe Software and Subscriptions

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products use artificial intelligence to automatically repair websites to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities and comply with legal and regulatory standards

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

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…

Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees?

Customer who says he bought the collectors’ software says the company failed to honor its guarantee.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Lenovo Laptops and Desktop Computers

Allegations: Deceptively advertising discounts from artificially inflated original prices

Vizio Smart TVs

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that Vizio Smart TVs have tracking software

Terms of Use

These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org)’s website (the “Site”).  By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing…

MyCleanPC

Max My Speed

Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’

What’s love got to do with it? In the case of one online dating service, nothing at all, says the FTC.

Solution Tech Support

A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number,…

Samsung “Series 3” Chromebook Laptop Computer

Penny Auctions Will Cost You

All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.

That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

Shannon Bond, NPR

Maingear

“Significant imported content” means computers can’t be marketed as “Built in the USA.”

IYOVIA/IM Mastery Academy/iMarketsLive

TINA.org investigated International Markets Live, Inc., otherwise known as iMarketsLive, IML, IM Mastery Academy, IMMA, or IYOVIA, a multilevel marketing company that sells, among other things, financial educational products, and…