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Consumer complaints worth remembering.

Merchandise on Charlotte Russe’s Website

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that “Route Package Protection” fees are automatically added to all purchases

iFLO AC Cleaner

Is this device maker blowing hot air when it comes to its clog-free claims?

Broadway.com

Pulling back the curtain on this official-sounding website.

RealPrize Website and App

Allegations: Falsely marketing itself as a social casino that is legitimate and legal online business when it an unlawful gambling enterprise

Michele Oneil/Legacy Builders

What you need to know about this purported money-making opportunity.

Bytech America’s Made in USA Claims

Marketing and reality are not in sync.

Automation Riches

The only thing rich about this internet company is its proclivity for touting unrealistic income claims.

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

Thermofight

Allegations: Deceptively marketing Thermofight

COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

Not a real survey. Not a real reward.

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

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Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products

HOP Energy’s CAPPED Plan

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…

Discounts at Old Navy Retail and Outlet Stores

SilentSound Earmuffs

Amazon listing comes down in wake of TINA.org inquiry.