FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
Natural Products Foundation Consumer Basics Natural Products Foundation The Natural Products Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and facilitate research and education regarding natural products, including dietary supplements and nutritional foods.
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Grand Canyon University Ad Alert Grand Canyon University FTC lawsuit accuses school of misleading students pursuing doctoral degrees.
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Belford High School Class Action Belford High School July 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that proposes to give each class member a…
Market America Income Claims Evidence Market America Income Claims A TINA.org investigation has cataloged more than 750 instances in which Market America or its CEO JR Ridinger have made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures.…
National Student Loan Relief Hotline Ad Alert National Student Loan Relief Hotline This student debt relief free hotline is really a service that is anything but free.
TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Consumer News TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Different name, same game.
Western State College of Law Ad Alert Western State College of Law Is it a nonprofit or for-profit law school?
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If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again Consumer News If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…
How Many Doctors Are There in this House? Consumer News How Many Doctors Are There in this House? Doctors, nurses at odds over who can be called Dr.