Group tracking 61 federal class actions over alleged fictitious pricing

Carrie Salls, Legal Newsline

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.

Study Finds Amazon’s ‘List’ Prices ‘Deceiving’ Consumers

Advocacy group calls on state and federal regulators to investigate company’s pricing practices.

U-Haul

TINA.org found U-Haul engaged in deceptive price advertising and fee scheme.

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.

Sierra Trading Post’s Pricing Practices

CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics

What consumers need to watch out for this holiday shopping season.

Pricing Discounts at Kohl’s

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated regular prices

Direct Energy’s Pricing

Allegations: Using a deceptive bait-and-switch pricing scheme

Uber’s Upfront Pricing

Allegations: Routinely charging riders more than the cost quoted to them before purchase in the app’s Upfront Pricing feature

Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.

Zara’s Pricing Practices

The Rise of ‘Bait-and- Switch Pricing’

Emily Stewart, Business Insider

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…

Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist?

Shopping for a spring wardrobe? Here’s what you need to know about price tags.