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TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

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TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

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Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

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Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

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These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

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What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.

Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

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Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

Will it enforce them this time?

What You Should Know about Elomir

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What You Should Know about Elomir

What you need to know before you #hitthestrip.

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

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CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

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TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.

Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

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Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Though you may have seen or heard…

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

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TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

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Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

Telemarketers have picked up on the fact that many of us now use caller ID to screen calls. According to the law, telemarketers must display accurate information, but some scam…

Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

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Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Junk Mail is Costly

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Junk Mail is Costly

Ever wonder how much junk mail actually costs? In just one state – Massachusetts, the estimated cost to cities and towns to dispose of the catalogs, flyers, phone books, and…

Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

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Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

PrivacyStar is an app created for Android and Blackberry smart phones that provides privacy features such as call-blocking, caller lookup/ID services and the like.

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

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Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…

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TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

What You Should Know about Elomir

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Junk Mail is Costly

Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday