Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

If you’ve ever had the stamina to sit down and try to read a credit card disclosure statement (often the size of a paperback novel), you know that the Sometimes…

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

Green Dot Refillable Cards

In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Green Dot for, among other things, allegedly misleadingly marketing refillable credit cards as secure and reliable when, according to plaintiffs, such…

Sunoco Gift Cards

October 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Gas Prices at Valero Stations

Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who pay with debit cards pay higher prices

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Congress created the CFPB after the 2009 financial crisis to regulate mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial products and services used by consumers.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

Capital One Spark Cash Card

When it comes to credit cards offering unlimited cash back, it’s a numbers game.

Gas Prices at Shell Stations

Allegations: Deceptively advertising that consumers who pay with cash will be charged a lower price for gasoline when consumers who pay using debit cards are charged the higher credit card…

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Visa Gift Card

No fees after purchase but not before. TINA.org staffer shares story of surprise “purchase charge.”

Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices?  According to the front…

Advertised Prices at Canteen Vending Machines

Allegations: Charging consumers who pay with credit cards more than the advertised price

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Chase Cash-Back Card

Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California

Suit alleges company’s advertising should have indicated it would repeatedly charge for Verve.