Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web

Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users.  Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…

Neu Garcinia Cambogia – Every Day with Rachael

We saw this web ad: And we clicked on it, because that’s just what we do around here. The ad took us to a website that is supposed to look…

Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

Product or Prank: Which of These Items are April Fools?

Can you separate the fake products from the real ones?

Will the Real Pinecone Research Please Stand Up

A company posing as Pinecone Research has been up to no good, make sure not to wire money to this phony business.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Plimus “Unlimited” Downloads

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

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

NuLife CBD

Disease-treatment claims vanish in wake of FTC warning letter.

Burst Electric Toothbrush

Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

The FDA’s Supplement Problem

Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.

Bass Pro

Allegations: Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews on its websites

T-Mobile

Allegations: Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews on its website and platforms