Merchandise at U.S. Polo Outlet Stores

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Walmart

TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…

Advertised Discounts at Kohl’s

Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

Sales at Carter’s Stores

Suave Essentials Body Wash

Unilever loses appeal to keep Bath & Body Works fragrance comparisons on product packaging.

Nasacort

Makers of nasal allergy spray told to cease consumer preference claims.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Careers

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Pottery Barn Kids

E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.

T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan

There’s more to these advertised savings for military members and veterans than meets the eye.

Prices at AppleBee’s Restaurants in New York City

Neiman Marcus Outlet Prices

Discounts at Lamps Plus