TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Consumer News TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL Consumer News What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported Consumer News Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? FDA revisits a decades-old policy that essentially allows homeopathic drugs to go unchecked into the marketplace.
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up Consumer News DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.
MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer News MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.
Consumers Complain Debt Collectors Using Unfair Tactics Consumer News Consumers Complain Debt Collectors Using Unfair Tactics Data compiled by CFPB may lead to stricter rules.
Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Consumer News Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?
FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions Consumer News FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions TINA.org supported effort and applauds updated rule.
CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests Consumer News CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.
State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.
Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs Consumer News Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs In Adidas Group’s 2010 Annual Report, CEO Herbert Hainer boasts that “Reebok’s sales expanded 12% … to [$2.6 billion].” He went on to say that “EasyTone has been a…
Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened Consumer News Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.
Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Consumer News Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.
FDA Heeds Our Concerns and Bans DMAA Products Consumer News FDA Heeds Our Concerns and Bans DMAA Products Agency prohibits products with DMAA from entering market.
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
Are You Infected? Consumer News Are You Infected? Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…
TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators Consumer News TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.