Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Booty Max

“Two easy payments of $19.95” proves elusive for TINA.org reader’s boyfriend.

UPS’s “Delivery Area Surcharge” Fees

T-Mobile’s #UnlimitedBaseball Has Innings Limit

Data speeds for certain “unlimited” customers can slow to a crawl.

Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign

How much advertising do you take with your coffee?

Windows USA/Alaskan Windows Systems

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.

An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.

Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

It’s a BBB page like no other.

Spark Energy

Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.

Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

Company agrees to stop telling MINI car owners that all repair and maintenance work must be done at dealerships.

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees?

Customer who says he bought the collectors’ software says the company failed to honor its guarantee.

Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims

Energy drink company to pay $13 million in customer refunds to settle class-action lawsuit.

Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M

FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.

NoFlame E-Cigs Blows Smoke about Terms

How automatic enrollment into the e-cigarette’s continuity program is slipped under the radar.