Coronavirus Check Scams

With reports of big checks heading consumers’ way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns.

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…

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

Federal class-action lawsuit turns up heat on Jeunesse.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.

Cancer Hospital Ads Deceive Patients About Their Chances Of Survival, New Report Finds

Stephanie M. Lee, BuzzFeed News

List prices be damned: Amazon reportedly showing only one price for products

Williams Pelegrin, Yahoo! Tech

Walmart Still Reportedly Misusing “Made In U.S.A” Labels

Ashlee Kieler, The Consumerist

Spokeo Reports

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

The Power Gauge by Chaikin Analytics

When it comes to the stock market, no one has a crystal ball.

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MLM Income Disclosures: When Average Does Not Equal Typical

Pyramid scheme experts explain how MLM income disclosures can be deceptive.

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