TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Consumer News TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Our gift to you this year was the same as last: Tidings of deceptive advertising.
BevMo’s 5¢ Sales Class Action BevMo’s 5¢ Sales A settlement agreement reached between the parties in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against BevMo, an alcoholic beverage retailer in the western United States, is scheduled for a final approval…
$3 Blue Pill Ad Alert $3 Blue Pill Save tons of money on Viagra? What to know before you jump at this radio ad for the “blue pill.”
How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? Ad Alert How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.
Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry Consumer News Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry What are the hidden costs of solar leases?
Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores Class Action Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores In March 2015, a state judge granted final approval of a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Michaels Stores. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2012, alleged…
The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception Ad Alert The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception When a promise of big savings goes up in a puff of smoke.
Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale? Consumer News Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale? Five top retailers who have gotten into hot water over pricing issues.
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Consumer News Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.
How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Consumer News How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.
CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics Consumer News CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics What consumers need to watch out for this holiday shopping season.
Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings Consumer News Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings California court slaps company with millions in civil penalties.
Lyft Ad Alert Lyft Is Lyft taking consumers for a ride with claims they can get 50 percent off their next trip?
TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees Blog TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.
Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Blog Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.
The Power Gauge by Chaikin Analytics Ad Alert The Power Gauge by Chaikin Analytics When it comes to the stock market, no one has a crystal ball.
Tori Belle Cosmetics Ad Alert Tori Belle Cosmetics Beauty MLM’s outsized earnings claims face increasing scrutiny.
FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry Blog FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.