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…

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

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The Power Gauge by Chaikin Analytics

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

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

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

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.

Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

Federal class-action lawsuit turns up heat on Jeunesse.

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Spokeo Reports

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices

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

Ashlee Kieler, The Consumerist

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

Williams Pelegrin, Yahoo! Tech

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

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

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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

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

Stephanie M. Lee, BuzzFeed News

MLM Income Disclosures: When Average Does Not Equal Typical

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

FanDuel March Madness Promotion

Digging into the terms of this “$150 instant bonus” offer.

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CO2ZERO Program at Royal Dutch Airlines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who purchase carbon credits when buying airline tickets offset and reduce the environmental impact of flying when, in reality, purchasing credits does not negate the…