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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

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What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

Oh, Verizon

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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

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Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

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So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

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When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

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Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

How tax preparation services may actually make your life harder.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Diet Drug Transfers Fat to Breasts and Tans Skin

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Diet Drug Transfers Fat to Breasts and Tans Skin

First reaction: totally gross. Second reaction: hello Photoshop!

57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

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57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

I feel like the online version of the New York Times has me pegged. Or to say it another way, NYTimes’ cookies have tracked my online behavior such that its…

Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear

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Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear

I don’t like An advertisement that pops up in a new window when you’re browsing the internet. ads. They’re like someone interrupting you in the middle of a conversation –…

When TINA.org Investigations Collide