TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Crunch Fitness

Adding up the fees associated with this gym’s memberships is its own workout.

72SOLD

What to know about this real estate company’s advertising.

The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

TINA.org files complaint against home cleaning platform with FTC, states.

Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

The surprising way you may be paying more for delivery.

Vivid Seats

Allegations: Failing to include several mandatory fees in advertised prices

Valley National Bank

Citizens and Farmers Bank

iThink Financial Credit Union

Trustmark National Bank

U.S. Bank

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

And he never even stepped foot in the cockpit.

Hertz Rent-a-Car’s Unbundled Surcharges

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.

Visa Gift Card

No fees after purchase but not before. TINA.org staffer shares story of surprise “purchase charge.”

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.

Travel Scams Can Ruin Your Super Bowl Trip

Make sure your luxury Super Bowl hotel isn’t really an abandoned house.

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.