TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Molekule Air Purifier

Allergy and asthma testimonials persist in wake of inquiry by the National Advertising Division.

Shell Vacations Club

Shell Vacations Club is a timeshare vacation organization with property in 24 resorts in North America. But the group seems to leave customers disappointed after it fails to live up…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

A $49.95 Any Sewer or Drain

TINA.org reader was charged a lot more than the advertised price. He’s not alone.

What You Need to Know about Lear Capital

Investing with Lear may test your mettle when it comes to precious coins.

Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement

TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”

For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.

LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’

Don’t bury that ladder in the garage just yet.

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TINA.org discovers the evidence behind these weight-loss claims is slim.

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M

Proposed agreement with the FTC would settle cramming allegations.

A Sirius Matter

Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.

Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action

ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.

Peloton

Consumers complain as shipping promises fail to deliver.

AT&T Customer Data

Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case

Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.

Bob’s Discount Furniture

TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…