California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

H&R Block Cases

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

How a $19.95 rental can cost you more than $60.

Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Allegations: Audible’s “free” trials of audiobooks violate California law

Relief Factor

Are all Relief Factor’s repeat customers willing participants?

Fortnite Battle Royale

Fees at Canteen Vending Machines

Telebrands “Everyday Savings” Program

Allegations: Failing to tell customers who purchased products that they would be enrolled in its “Everyday Savings” program

Sony’s Marketing of Fortnite and other Games

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Digital Altitude

MLM’s unusual earnings claims send up a red flag.

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

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

President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits

New York AG calls settlement “a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university.”

O2PUR E-Cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah Faces Fines

Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.

Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes

Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.

“Consumer Savings Clubs”

‘Free’ Starbucks Coffee

Survey says: Don’t take this survey.